pally
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Adj — Friendly and familiar, like a close friend; often used slightly mockingly of a sudden or overly casual friendliness.
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Informal, British-leaning slang; not used in formal writing.
Etymology
From "pal" (a close friend) plus the informal adjective suffix "-y."
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What does “pally” mean?
The word “pally” means friendly and familiar, like a close friend; often used slightly mockingly of a sudden or overly casual friendliness. In plain terms, acting friendly and buddy-buddy with someone, often in a way that seems a little too eager or convenient.
How do you pronounce “pally”?
“Pally” is pronounced PALEE (/ˈpali/ in IPA).
How do you use “pally” in a sentence?
Here is “pally” used in a sentence: “He got surprisingly pally with the new manager within a week.”
What part of speech is “pally”?
“Pally” is an adjective.