sally in Dutch

sally in Dutch is wilgenroede, uitval, grap — sally means a sudden dash out from a defended position to attack, or a similar sudden burst of activity.

sally in Dutch

wilgenroede

noun

uitval

noun

grap

noun

(figuratively) A witty statement or quip, usually at the expense of one's interlocutor.

kwinkslag

noun

(figuratively) A witty statement or quip, usually at the expense of one's interlocutor.

uitstap

noun

An excursion or side trip.

What does "sally" mean?

noun A sudden dash out from a defended position to attack, or a similar sudden burst of activity.
"A sudden sally from the fort took the besiegers completely by surprise."
noun A short trip or excursion, or a witty, sharp remark made in conversation.
"She answered every question with a sharp sally that made the audience laugh."
verb To set out suddenly, especially to venture forth from a safe place.
"Every morning the children sallied out of the house to play."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

sally in a sentence

A sudden sally from the fort took the besiegers completely by surprise.
The guards made a quick sally to chase off the raiders, then retreated.
She answered every question with a sharp sally that made the audience laugh.
She made an occasional sally into the art world, but painting was never her main career.

Similar words in Dutch

crack excursion foray jaunt quip

Common Dutch translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "sally" in Dutch?

"sally" in Dutch is wilgenroede, uitval, grap. sally means: A sudden dash out from a defended position to attack, or a similar sudden burst of activity.

How do you use "sally" in a sentence?

Example: "A sudden sally from the fort took the besiegers completely by surprise." In Dutch, "sally" is wilgenroede, uitval, grap.

Are there other ways to say "sally" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "sally": wilgenroede, uitval, grap, kwinkslag, uitstap.

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