tolly

[ tol-ee ]

noun

, British Slang.

, plural tol·lies.

1. candle ( def 1 ).

tolly

/ ˈtɒlɪ /

noun

1. a castrated calf

Word History and Origins

Origin of tolly¹

First recorded in 1850–55; alteration of tallow

Word History and Origins

Origin of tolly¹

C19: from Xhosa ithole calf on which the horns have begun to appear

Example Sentences

David Tolly, the candidate who polled second with 6,638 votes, is an Independent.

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And in Monday's episode, Tolani, known as Tolly T, said "something happened" between them, without providing details.

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But she said the row was "the cherry on top" after "years of a rift between myself and Tolly which was clear to see".

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Tolly also denied rumours she had bullied Milena, telling listeners: "One thing I'm not is a bully", adding she also isn't "allowed to be a victim".

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After discussing Milena's departure for about 30 minutes, Audrey and Tolly said they wished their former co-host the best.

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