sally

noun
UK: /ˈsæli/
US: /ˈsæli/

  1. A quick movement, usually to attack or do something.

    1. The soldiers made a sally from the fort to capture supplies.
    2. The knight planned his sally to disrupt the enemy's siege preparations.

  2. A witty or funny remark.

    1. Her sally made everyone laugh during the meeting.
    2. The comedian's sally caught the audience by surprise, earning applause.

Synonyms

sortie attack joke quip
sally verb

  1. To rush or burst out suddenly.

    1. The dog will sally out when the door opens.
    2. Protesters sally into the streets to express their disagreement.

  2. To make a witty or lively remark.

    1. She likes to sally when she's having fun.
    2. He enjoyed to sally with jokes and stories to entertain his friends.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sally" in English means: A quick movement, usually to attack or do something., A witty or funny remark..

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

Synonyms for "sally": sortie, attack, joke, quip.

Example usage of "sally": "The soldiers made a sally from the fort to capture supplies.". More examples on the page.