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   sally

   /ˈsali/

   noun

   • 1. a sudden charge out of a besieged place against the enemy; a sortie: "the garrison there made a sally against us" Similar chargesortieforaythrustdriveoffensiveattackraidassaultdescentblitzincursioninvasiononsetinroadonslaughtrushonrushblitzkriegrazzia
   • ▪ a brief journey or sudden start into activity: "his energetic sallies into the fields during harvesting" Similar expeditionexcursiontripoutingjauntrunvisittourescapadeairing
   • 2. a witty or lively remark, especially one made as an attack or as a diversion in an argument; a retort: "there was subdued laughter at this sally" Similar witticismwitty remarksmart remarkquipbarbpleasantryepigramaphorismjokepunjestretortripostecounterrejoinderreturnretaliationbon motinformal:one-linergagwisecrackcrackfunnycomebackclapback

   verb

   • 1. make a military sortie: "they sallied out to harass the enemy"
   • ▪ set out from a place to do something: "I made myself presentable and sallied forth"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from French saillie, feminine past participle (used as a noun) of saillir ‘come or jut out’, from Old French salir ‘to leap’, from Latin salire.

   Scrabble Points: 8

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSALLY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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     SALLY meaning: 1. a sudden attack on an enemy, especially...

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3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › sallySally Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Sally can be a noun or a verb, meaning a sudden attack, a witty remark, or a jaunt. Learn the synonyms, examples, and word history of sally from Merriam-Webster.

4. www.thefreedictionary.com › sallySally - definition of sally by The Free Dictionary

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   1. To rush out or leap forth suddenly: a bird that sallies out from a branch to catch flying insects. 2. To issue suddenly from a defensive or besieged position to attack an enemy. 3. To set out on a trip or excursion: sallied forth to see the world. n. pl. sal·lies. 1. A sudden rush forward or leap. 2.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › sallySALLY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. a sudden violent excursion, esp by besieged forces to attack the besiegers; sortie. a sudden outburst or emergence into action, expression, or emotion.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishsally noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of sally noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionarySALLY definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary

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   Sally can be a noun meaning a sudden rush, a witty remark, or a name, or a verb meaning to rush out or make a joke. Learn more about the word origin, pronunciation, and grammar of sally with Collins Dictionary.

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