pally

adjective

Definition of pallynext
as in chummy

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pally
  1. chummy
  2. bosom
  3. inseparable
  4. intimate
  5. friendly
  6. pack
  7. palsy
  8. familiar
Adjective
  • As the bottom-slapping Dan Aykroyd, Dylan O’Brien has a nice, chummy unpredictability, able to go full-nerd one minute, full party boy the next.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
  • That makes appearances of being chummy with Harris not only unhelpful this year but also personal vulnerabilities in future cycles.
    Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2024
Definition of chummy
Adjective
  • Schubert and the law enforcement agencies that fall under her jurisdiction appear to be bosom buddies.
    Monique Judge, The Root, 15 May 2018
  • Jim Hamre and Zack Willhoite were also bosom buddies in their passion for public transportation who had excitedly awaited the day higher-speed trains could zip through their home turf.
    Washington Post, Washington Post, 20 Dec. 2017
Definition of bosom
Adjective
  • And yet a joint biography is the only kind that feels appropriate; posthumously disentangling one brother from the other seems tantamount to desecrating a corpse, for Jacob and Wilhelm were ardently inseparable.
    Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Winner This week's Pets of the Week are Toby and Tilly, two rescued 5-year-old dogs who are inseparable.
    Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of inseparable
Adjective
  • Rather than ascending the peak itself, William opted for a more intimate experience along the coastal foothills, a scenic spot known for its sweeping ocean views and rugged terrain.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • While cellular devices can enhance connectivity and allow for shared experiences, overuse of mobile phones at social gatherings can detract from interactions that make events intimate.
    Meredith Ogilvie-Thompson, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of intimate
Adjective
  • United-Guardian continues to focus on developing new products using natural and environmentally friendly raw materials to meet the demand for 'green' and sustainable products.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
  • These include their nocturnal lifestyle and their strong odor. Smart and friendly, the world’s largest rodent (weighing more than 100 pounds) is social and gentle.
    Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of friendly
Adjective
  • Each battery pack is designed to operate independently, so should one pack in a multi-pack system fail, the other(s) can get the boat safely back to shore.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2024
  • BJ McLeod Motorsports became a staple in Nascar’s version of Triple-A, and it’s seen as a place where drivers can earn their first major shot to compete in mid-pack equipment.
    Joseph Wolkin, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2021
Definition of pack
Adjective
  • Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and progressive bulbar palsy are both examples of motor neuron diseases.
    Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The company will reduce its workforce by approximately 70% and prioritize funding its ongoing studies of an experimental drug for Wolfram syndrome and supranuclear palsy – both rare neurodegenerative disorders – and another experimental drug for ALS, according to the news release.
    Mira Cheng, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024
Definition of palsy
Adjective
  • These techniques should be familiar to Photoshop users.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
  • While both Choi and Newman are familiar to the legislature, the district is a bit of a new arena.
    Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of familiar
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“Pally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pally. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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