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pally.

Like a pal; friendly.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈpali/UK
  1. Like a pal; friendly.

Where this word comes from

From pal + -y (adjectival suffix). Piecewise doublet of friary.

noun/ˈpali/UK
  1. An affectionate term of address.

    US
  2. A slightly derogatory and insulting term of address.

    Australia · US
    What do you think you are doing, pally?
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English pal Proto-Germanic *-j-, *-ij- Proto-West Germanic *-i, *-ī Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English pally From pal + -y (diminutive suffix).

noun/ˈpali/UK
  1. A paladin.

    slang
Where this word comes from

Clipping of paladin + -y (diminutive suffix).

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