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tilly Meaning & Definition

/ˈtɪli/

What Does Tilly Mean?

Tilly is a noun that means An extra product given to a customer at no additional charge; a lagniappe. As an adjective, it means Containing till (unsorted glacial sediment).

Tilly in Brief

Part of speechnoun, adjective
Pronunciation/ˈtɪli/
Synonymslagniappe and ute
Pluraltillies
Comparative / superlativemore tilly, most tilly

Tilly Definition (Noun)

  1. An extra product given to a customer at no additional charge; a lagniappe.

Noun

  1. A small open-backed truck.

Tilly as an Adjective

  1. Containing till (unsorted glacial sediment).

Synonyms of Tilly

Tilly synonyms and antonyms →

Word Forms & Grammar

tilly (plural tillies)

tilly (comparative more tilly, superlative most tilly)

Words That Rhyme With Tilly

Origin of Tilly

Origin 1: From Irish tuilleadh (“more”).

Origin 2: From WWII British Army usage Tilly (“name of a range of British Army vehicles”), from utility.

Origin 3: From till + -y.

Tilly: Your Questions Answered

Is tilly a noun or an adjective?

Tilly is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective.

What is another word for tilly?

Words with a similar meaning to tilly include lagniappe and ute. See the full list of tilly synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of tilly?

The plural of tilly is tillies.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of tilly?

The comparative form is more tilly and the superlative form is most tilly.

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