Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
colly
verb
ˈkɒli
Definition
To make dirty or to smear with soot or grime.
Examples
- After the chimney sweep finished, he realized he had colly hands from all the soot.
- The children colly their clothes while playing in the muddy field.
Meaning
Colly refers to the act of blackening or smearing something, usually with soot or dirt.
Synonyms
- dirty
- smudge
- soot
- grime
