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Definition of
sally noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
sally
noun
noun
NAmE
/
/
ˈsæli
/
/
(
pl.
salies
)
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1
a remark that is intended to entertain or amuse someone
synonym
witticism
Everyone waited for his next sally.
2
a sudden attack by an enemy
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sally
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