Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gilly
Noun
/ˈɡɪli/
Definition
A term used mostly in rural contexts to refer to various types of fish, especially young or small fish, or to describe a fishing bait made of fish.
Examples
- He caught a gilly in the shallow waters of the lake.
- They used gilly as bait to attract larger fish during the season.
- The gilly is a young fish that often swims in schools.
Meaning
The word can also be used colloquially to refer to something that is small or underdeveloped, particularly in the context of aquatic life.
Synonyms
- minnow
- fry
- bait
