as in TV
an electronic device with a screen and speakers that reproduces images and sound
my mum has had the same telly since I was but a lad
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Recent Examples of telly
It’s being discussed outside of the arts pages – on the radio, the telly, in pubs and on public transport – because a gifted young artist with diamond star quality is performing a half century old classic song from the balcony of a storied show palace.
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 2 July 2025
Then the taxi drives off, taking Grant home to his one-bedroom flat, and his curry, and his quiet evening in front of the telly.
—Candace Bushnell, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2025
Chase and Zoe arrive at the location provided by Nina’s phone: A woodsy cottage outside London that gives serious serial killer vibes, especially once Chase discovers an emaciated Nina lying helplessly in front of the telly.
—Sarene Leeds, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2024
Grab a cup of tea and settle down for the finest telly Britain has to offer.
—Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 27 Sep. 2024
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 2 July 2025
Then the taxi drives off, taking Grant home to his one-bedroom flat, and his curry, and his quiet evening in front of the telly.
—Candace Bushnell, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2025
Chase and Zoe arrive at the location provided by Nina’s phone: A woodsy cottage outside London that gives serious serial killer vibes, especially once Chase discovers an emaciated Nina lying helplessly in front of the telly.
—Sarene Leeds, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2024
Grab a cup of tea and settle down for the finest telly Britain has to offer.
—Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 27 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for telly
Noun
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In a video aired by KXAS-TV, the same man is seen letting out a whoop from atop his horse.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Feb. 2026
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The overall subscriber base now represents customers for its live TV streaming services, including Fubo and Hulu + Live TV, after closing a merger deal with Disney.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The co-founder of Airbnb, Gebbia ran through the new website with Oz, a former television show host, during the informercial-style event.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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A lot of people will also be watching a lot of television ads too.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Telly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/telly. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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