pally

adjective

Definition of pallynext
as in chummy

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pally
  1. chummy
  2. bosom
  3. inseparable
  4. intimate
  5. friendly
  6. pack
  7. palsy
  8. familiar
Adjective
  • More than 22 years after starring together in About a Boy, Hugh Grant and Nicholas Hoult are still very chummy.
    John Russell, People.com, 18 Nov. 2024
  • Throughout the panel, the co-hosts were chummy and repeatedly stated their respect for and friendship with each other.
    Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Definition of chummy
Adjective
  • Schubert and the law enforcement agencies that fall under her jurisdiction appear to be bosom buddies.
    Monique Judge, The Root, 15 May 2018
  • Jim Hamre and Zack Willhoite were also bosom buddies in their passion for public transportation who had excitedly awaited the day higher-speed trains could zip through their home turf.
    Washington Post, Washington Post, 20 Dec. 2017
Definition of bosom
Adjective
  • The two are inseparable, attached to the hip, with an unbreakable bond despite the critics.
    Dominique Fluker, Essence, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Flash-forward to the wedding — Evans and Savage were still inseparable.
    Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of inseparable
Adjective
  • While the two didn’t appear to be intimate or cozy, that didn’t stop the net from placing dating rumors on them.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 9 Dec. 2024
  • After lunch, the party strolled onto the lush expanse of lawn dotted by the soft shade of umbrellas, where Williams sat down with Fanning for an intimate conversation about WYN Beauty.
    Sasha Pinto, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of intimate
Adjective
  • As this year marks the 40th anniversary of Tetris, two games are coming to Switch online, accompanied by a friendly message from its creator, Alexey Pajitnov.
    Ollie Barder, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Some companies may even be holding off on big changes, hoping a friendlier White House will tilt the scale back in their favor.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of friendly
Adjective
  • Each battery pack is designed to operate independently, so should one pack in a multi-pack system fail, the other(s) can get the boat safely back to shore.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2024
  • BJ McLeod Motorsports became a staple in Nascar’s version of Triple-A, and it’s seen as a place where drivers can earn their first major shot to compete in mid-pack equipment.
    Joseph Wolkin, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2021
Definition of pack
Adjective
  • Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and progressive bulbar palsy are both examples of motor neuron diseases.
    Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The company will reduce its workforce by approximately 70% and prioritize funding its ongoing studies of an experimental drug for Wolfram syndrome and supranuclear palsy – both rare neurodegenerative disorders – and another experimental drug for ALS, according to the news release.
    Mira Cheng, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024
Definition of palsy
Adjective
  • The familiar problems with interceptions, lack of discipline and missed kicks keep popping up.
    Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Yet there’s a familiar ring here: Republicans are back in power; deregulation and spending cuts to social programs meant to protect ordinary people are back in vogue.
    Benjamin Wallace-Wells, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of familiar
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“Pally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pally. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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