bally Meaning & Definition
/ˈbæli/
What Does Bally Mean?
Bally is used as an adjective meaning Bloody. As an adverb, it means Very. As a noun, it means A balaclava.
Quick Facts About Bally
| Part of speech | adjective, adverb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈbæli/ |
| Synonyms | bloody, flaming and crashing |
| Plural | ballies |
Bally Definition (Adjective)
- Bloody .
He's just a bally idiot.
Bally as an Adverb
- Very.
That was a bally foolish thing to do, old chap!
Bally as a Noun
- A balaclava.
Adjective
- Bloody (used as a mild intensifier).
He's just a bally idiot.
Synonyms of Bally
Bally synonyms and antonyms →Bally in a Sentence
He's just a bally idiot.
That was a bally foolish thing to do, old chap!
Word Forms & Grammar
bally (not comparable)
bally (plural ballies)
Words That Rhyme With Bally
Origin of Bally
Origin 1: Alteration of bloody.
Origin 2: Clipping of balaclava + -y.
Questions People Ask About Bally
Is bally an adjective or an adverb?
Bally is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as an adverb and a noun.
What is another word for bally?
Close synonyms of bally are bloody, flaming and crashing. See the full list of bally synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of bally?
The plural of bally is ballies.