noun
poly
PO-lee
noun
1
Informal short form of polytechnic, a college focused on technical and vocational subjects.
"She studied engineering at the local poly before it became a university."
2
Informal short form of polyamorous or polyamory, describing relationships with more than one partner.
"He identifies as poly and has two long-term partners."
How to Use Poly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual shortening of words starting with "poly-", most often "polytechnic" or "polyamorous."
Word Forms
polyed past tense, polys plural, polys singular
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