Brolly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbɹɒli/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Brolly is a noun meaning (UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, informal) Alternative form of brelly.
Meaning
(UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, informal) Alternative form of brelly.
Example Sentences
It's going to rain today – you'd better take your brolly.
The only brolly that's in sight / Is the mini one that's in my drink / JD, coke and lime / This is how I want to spend my time
Look! The Gnome Girl believed the letter you sent and brought the magic brolly! […] Now, we just wait for the Wretch to eat her and we can finally grab it!
“The young lady’s hi,” he said suddenly, holding out the umbrella, “is fixed on this here. I am well aware that it is not for the lowest of the low to carry a gentleman’s brolly, and I ask your ladyship’s pardon for the liberty. I come by it accidental-like, and should be glad of a reasonable offer from any gentleman in want of a honest article.”
Word Forms
- brollies
Synonyms for brolly
Depending on context, synonyms include gamp.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gamp, brig, rumour, orangie, bohereen, bark.
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