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Philly

American  
[fil-ee] / ˈfɪl i /

noun

  1. Philadelphia (used as a nickname).


Example Sentences

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If you grew up around Philly, you probably know them well.

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 accumulation of drama—just like in a sports movie!—makes the Philly Special itself all the more crazy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

What did the energy in Philly feel like back then?

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

That night as we lay in bed, Kermit couldn’t stop talking about Nana Philly.

From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm