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Philly

American  
[fil-ee] / ˈfɪl i /

noun

  1. Philadelphia (used as a nickname).


Example Sentences

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As a day-one Philly stan, I’m going to say no.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

Weekly jobless claims, the Philly Fed manufacturing survey and the U.S. trade balance are all due at 8:30 a.m.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 19, 2026

The story is goofy and the trashing of Philly is gleeful.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

What did the energy in Philly feel like back then?

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

Turned out that Nana Philly had had some kind of fit.

From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm