- a variation of cellie.
celly
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I discussed and debated life’s big questions and foundational topics with my celly: the complication of family dynamics, our greatest fears and regrets, our deepest longings for the future.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Come for the hit, stay for the celly.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 29, 2023
When you get your first NHL goal, you celly HARD.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2021
The other was his celly, someone who had shared his tiny single-man cell for about eight months, the same friend who wrote to Pritchett years ago about studying Russian literature.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 5, 2018
I was Lavar’s celly, and I remember LaVar going out of his way to go with Jerry to meet some kids, or sign some autographs.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 14, 2012
This was one of the rare times where both cellies swapped cells.
From The New Yorker ● Dec. 28, 2016
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