telly
3 synonyms for telly, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — British informal word for television, either the broadcast medium or the physical set.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
TV
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.
Full origin of telly →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.
