Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sallies
noun
/ˈsæl.i/
Definition
Sallies refer to sudden charges or bursts of activity, often in a military context, but can also describe spirited or lively remarks or actions.
Examples
- The troops made several sallies to push back the enemy forces.
- Her sallies during the debate caught everyone off guard.
- After a brief pause, he responded with a series of playful sallies.
Meaning
The term is commonly used to express a quick or sudden movement out of a defensive position, or a clever or negative remark made in response to someone else’s comments.
Synonyms
- charges
- outbursts
- excursions
- irruptions
- retorts
