pally
/'pæli/
Definition
Adjective: * (colloquial) Friendly, intimate, having a close, informal friendship: Describes a relationship characterized by warmth, familiarity, and ease, similar to that of close friends or "pals."
Usage
The word "pally" is informal and conversational. It is often used to describe a relationship that has become noticeably close or chummy. It can sometimes carry a slightly critical or surprised tone, suggesting the friendship is perhaps unexpectedly close or overly familiar. * It is typically used in the structure: be/become/get pally (with someone). * It can also be used attributively before a noun (e.g., a pally relationship).
Examples
- Adjective:
- She's very pally with the new manager.
- I didn't realize you two were so pally.
- They got pally during the project and now meet for coffee every week.
- There's a pally atmosphere in the office since the team-building event.
Advanced Usage
- "to be as pally as...": An informal simile used for emphasis.
- Ever since they went on that trip, they've been as pally as two peas in a pod.
Variants and Related Words
- Pal (n): A close friend.
- He's an old pal of mine.
- Palliness (n, informal): The quality of being pally.
- I was surprised by the sudden palliness between the rival teams.
Synonyms
- Chummy (adj, informal): Very friendly and intimate.
- Friendly (adj): Kind and pleasant.
- Matey (adj, informal, chiefly British): Friendly, companionable.
Antonyms
- Unfriendly (adj): Not friendly.
- Hostile (adj): Showing or feeling opposition or dislike.
- Distant (adj): Not intimate; aloof.
Adjective
-
(used colloquially) having the relationship of friends or pals
Khám phá thêm
Các từ liên quan
Từ đồng nghĩa
Từ tương tự
Từ chứa "pally"
