philly

noun
UK: /ˈfɪli/
US: /ˈfɪli/

  1. A nickname for Philadelphia, a city in Pennsylvania.

    1. I am going to Philly next week for a conference. [ ] [ ]
    2. Philly is known for its cheesesteaks and rich history, which draws many tourists. [ ] [ ]
philly adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of Philadelphia.

    1. I love Philly cheesesteaks and soft pretzels. [ ] [ ]
    2. The Philly accent is quite distinctive and easy to recognize among locals. [ ] [ ]

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The phonetic transcription of "philly" is /ˈfɪli/ in British English and /ˈfɪli/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "philly": "I am going to Philly next week for a conference.". More examples on the page.