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telly

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Noun — British informal word for television, either the broadcast medium or the physical set.

How to use telly

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

watch telly on the telly

Informal and mainly British — Americans would just say "TV."

Etymology

A shortening of tele(vision) with the informal -y ending.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “telly” mean?

The word “telly” means british informal word for television, either the broadcast medium or the physical set. In plain terms, casual British word for TV.

How do you pronounce “telly”?

“Telly” is pronounced TEH-lee (/ˈtɛli/ in IPA).

How do you use “telly” in a sentence?

Here is “telly” used in a sentence: “Fancy watching some telly tonight?”

What is another word for “telly”?

Words with a similar meaning to “telly” include tube and TV.

What part of speech is “telly”?

“Telly” is a noun.

Is “telly” a common word?

“Telly” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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