bally

adjective or adverb

bal·​ly ˈba-lē How to pronounce bally (audio)
British
—used as an intensive

Word History

Etymology

euphemism for bloody, adjective, adverb

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bally was in 1885

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“Bally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bally. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.

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