telly

[ tel-ee ]
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noun,plural tel·lies.British Informal.
  1. a television receiving set.

Origin of telly

1
First recorded in 1935–40; tel(evision) + -y2

Words Nearby telly

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How to use telly in a sentence

  • "I will gladly show you what I have done," replied telly simply, and there the conversation ended.

    Uncle Terry | Charles Clark Munn
  • Albert and telly arose with the rest, and the girl at the organ began to chase the slow tune up and down the keys.

    Uncle Terry | Charles Clark Munn
  • Then turning to telly he added: "I can then feel easy in my mind, and shall enjoy looking over your paintings."

    Uncle Terry | Charles Clark Munn
  • It was an awkward position for telly, and one that she had never before been called upon to fill.

    Uncle Terry | Charles Clark Munn
  • telly sat on the boat's cushions in a shady nook and watched Albert finish his sketch and then listened to his talk.

    Uncle Terry | Charles Clark Munn

British Dictionary definitions for telly

telly

/ (ˈtɛlɪ) /


nounplural -lies
  1. informal, mainly British short for television

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