Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bally
adjective
/ˈbæli/
Definition
A British informal term used to express annoyance or to intensify an expression.
Examples
- That was a bally good meal!
- I can’t believe I lost my bally keys again.
- It’s a bally nuisance not having any hot water!
Meaning
It is often used as an intensifier, similar to ‘very’ or ‘damn’, especially in British English.
Synonyms
- bloody
- damn
- utterly
