shelly

¹ American  

[shel-ee] / ˈʃɛl i /

adjective

shellier, shelliest

1. abounding in shells.

   a shelly surf.

2. consisting of a shell or shells.

3. like a shell or shells.

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Shelly ² American  

[shel-ee] / ˈʃɛl i /

noun

1. a male or female given name.

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Etymology

Origin of shelly

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

Example Sentences

Shelly Dar, a mental health therapist, agrees telling Radio 5 Live rage rooms can provide "an instant relief", and you can feel calmer and clearer afterwards.

From BBC

Shelly Bailey “Kat” Martin, 62, and her husband Darryl Muzic Martin, 58, have been described as the group’s leaders.

From Los Angeles Times

"You can see a bit at the surface, but you have to figure out what is the configuration underneath," Shelly said.

From Science Daily

To uncover that hidden structure, Shelly and his colleagues used a dense network of seismometers across the Pacific Northwest.

From Science Daily

His partner, Shelly Price, told the hearing in Caernarfon Thomas lived an "incredibly active life" and was "excited" about the route.

From BBC