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telly


tel·ly

noun \ˈte-lē\
plural tellys also tellies

Definition of TELLY

chiefly British
: television
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Examples of TELLY

  1. Please turn off the telly.
  2. I just want to relax and watch the telly.

Origin of TELLY

by shortening & alteration
First Known Use: 1939

Related to TELLY

Synonyms: boob tube, box, idiot box, television [chiefly British], tube, TV
Related Words: LCD, plasma; home theater, home video
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Rhymes with TELLY

belly, Delhi, deli, felly, jelly, Pelly, shelly, smelly, tele, wellie

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