Philly

[ fil-ee ]

noun

1. Philadelphia (used as a nickname).

Example Sentences

At a polling station in North Philly, an outside DJ played upbeat EDM as a steady stream of residents flowed into an elementary school's gymnasium Tuesday morning to cast their ballots.

From Salon

Why had the Trump campaign chosen a dusty industrial lot in a grimy corner of Philly for this grave announcement?

From Los Angeles Times

On the last day of early voting, they had a DJ cranking out rap from Young Jeezy and Waka Flocka Flame, and a line of food trucks serving free French fries, Philly cheesesteaks and shaved ice.

From Los Angeles Times

Later she talked to local leaders and Black men — a voting bloc that some Democrats worry Harris is underperforming with — at Philly Cuts, a nearby barber shop.

From Los Angeles Times

This step, combined with the robust CIU at the Philly DA’s office has led to 49 exonerations to date—not because Krasner has lost his mind, but because Philadelphia has a long and sad history of convicting the wrong people.

From Slate