Telly: meaning, definitions and examples

The word 'telly' is a colloquial term that originated in British English. It is a shortened form of the word 'television' and has been used since the mid-20th century. The slang term became popular in the UK as a casual way to refer to a television set or television shows.

See also: foretell, foretelling, retelling, tell, telling.

This word's position of #31,625 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.

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