Dilly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdɪli/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Dilly is an adjective meaning Redolent of dill (the herb).
Meaning
Redolent of dill (the herb).
More Meanings
- Someone or something that is remarkable or unusual.
- (Australia) A dilly bag.
- (Australia) Silly; characteristic of a dill.
- Synonym of dilly net
- (dated) A kind of stagecoach.
- (obsolete, slang) A night cart.
Example Sentences
You're the most impossible man I ever met. And I've met some dillies.
So, down thy hill, romantic Ashbourn, glides The Derby dilly, carrying six insides.
Seriously, I mean it: From Russia, With Love is a real wowser, a lulu, a dilly and a smasheroo.
Word Forms
- dillies
- dillier
- dilliest
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include daffy, dallying, dally, oner, daint, daisied.
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