foley Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈfoʊli/
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Foley as a Noun
1
The creation of sound effects, and their addition to film and TV images.
2
A foley artist.
3
A Foley catheter.
Word Forms & Grammar
foley (countable and uncountable, plural foleys)
Words That Rhyme With Foley
Origin of Foley
Origin 1: From the surname Foley, itself from Irish Ó Foghlú and Old Irish Ó Foghladha (“plunderer”).
Origin 2: The meanings related to sound effects are named after sound effects pioneer Jack Foley.
Foley: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈfoʊli/ |
| Meaning | The creation of sound effects, and their addition to film and TV images |
| Plural | foleys |