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Pauly
PAW-lee
Pauly (name) means a casual short form of the male name Paul. Example: “Everyone at the garage just calls him Pauly.”
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A casual short form of the male name Paul.
"Everyone at the garage just calls him Pauly."
How to use Pauly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA friendly nickname for someone named Paul.
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Etymology
Formed from Paul with the affectionate "-y" ending used in nicknames.
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What does “Pauly” mean?
The word “Pauly” means a casual short form of the male name Paul. In plain terms, a friendly nickname for someone named Paul.
How do you pronounce “Pauly”?
“Pauly” is pronounced PAW-lee (/ˈpɔːli/ in IPA).
How do you use “Pauly” in a sentence?
Here is “Pauly” used in a sentence: “Everyone at the garage just calls him Pauly.”
What part of speech is “Pauly”?
“Pauly” is a name.
