brolly

[ brol-ee ]

noun

, British Informal.

, plural brol·lies.

1. an umbrella.

brolly

/ ˈbrɒlɪ /

noun

1. an informal Brit name for umbrella

Word History and Origins

Origin of brolly¹

1870–75; alteration of (um)brell(a) + -y ²

Example Sentences

Computer-generated forecast models show higher pressure developing towards the south which should bring a much-needed spell of quieter spring weather, so you may be able to leave the brolly at home at least for a few days.

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Sinn Féin's Sean McPeake was met with derision when, at a meeting of Mid Ulster Council's policy and resources committee, he asked if officers could find the money to supply councillors with umbrellas ahead of the winter months as his current council-supplied brolly has "a broken strut".

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Gemma Brolly is the deputy leader of the anti-abortion party Aontú.

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Ms Brolly said that her party did not participate in the protests, but that she did not support the widening of the zones.

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Former GAA player and pundit Joe Brolly was quick to call out the Irishman's choice of words.

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