shelly

¹

[shel-ee]

adjective

shellier, shelliest 

1. abounding in shells.

   a shelly surf.

2. consisting of a shell or shells.

3. like a shell or shells.

Shelly

²

[shel-ee]

noun

1. a male or female given name.

Word History and Origins

Origin of shelly¹

First recorded in 1545–55; shell + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Pastor Darryl Muzic Martin, 57, and his wife, “Prophetess” Shelly Bailey Martin, 62 were arrested as an investigation continues into the disappearance of Emilio Ghanem, 40, according to the Redlands Police Department.

From Los Angeles Times

Pastor Darryl Muzic Martin, 57, of Hemet, and his wife, 62-year-old Shelly Bailey “Kat” Martin, were arrested on suspicion of possessing illegal weapons.

From Los Angeles Times

Hurst was married twice, first to acting coach Candace Kaniecki, mother of actor Ryan Hurst, and then to Shelly Weir, mother of Collin Hurst.

From Los Angeles Times

Shelly said she would take photos of the weapons, and inform police and mental health services whenever she came across them.

From BBC

According to Shelly, things massively deteriorated when Easom-Cooper turned 18.

From BBC