dilly

[dil-ee]

noun

Informal.

plural

dillies 

1. something or someone regarded as remarkable, unusual, etc..

   a dilly of a movie.

dilly

¹

/ ˈdɪlɪ /

noun

1. slang,  a person or thing that is remarkable

dilly

²

/ ˈdɪlɪ /

adjective

1. slang,  silly

Word History and Origins

Origin of dilly¹

An Americanism first recorded in 1905–10; it was at first an adjective: “wonderful,” apparently a shortening of delicious, with -y ¹ (now taken as -y ² )

Word History and Origins

Origin of dilly¹

C20: perhaps from girl's proper name Dilly

Origin of dilly²

C20: perhaps from _silly

Example Sentences

Per the brand, the chips are seasoned with a medley of seasonings “that evoke notes of smoky ham, dilly pickle, sharp cheese, and zesty mustard, and kettle-cooked for a consummately crisp texture, creating a savory synthesis of two culinary icons in one snack.”

From Salon

"The loss of Sphen is heartbreaking to the penguin colony, the team, and everyone who has been inspired or positively impacted by Sphen and Magic's story," the aquarium's general manager Richard Dilly said in a statement.

From BBC

"The team's focus is now on Magic, who will soon prepare for his first breeding season without Sphen," Mr Dilly said.

From BBC

The Tillen Farms collection from Stonewall Kitchens presents a line of crisp, pickled vegetables like classic asparagus, baby cucumbers and Dilly Beans.

From Washington Times

Or with a dilly dipping sauce if you're fancy!

From Salon