sally
nounHow many syllables in sally?
There are 2 syllables in the word sally.How to pronounce sally:
Definition of sally:
- sally (noun):
- witty remark.
- a witty remark
- an action of rushing or bursting forth
- a sortie of troops from a defensive position to attack the enemy
Synonyms for sally:
bon mot
crack
detour
excursion
expedition
input
jaunt
jest
joke
journey
junket
odyssey
outing
quip
ramble
remark
retort
riposte
sallying forth
sashay
smart remark
sortie
spin
tour
travel(s)
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Antonyms for sally:
attack
defence
defending
defense
defensive
deterrence
deterrent
escape
guarding
protection
recession
resistance
retreat
rout
safeguarding
shielding
stampede
withdrawal
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