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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

sallies

/sæliːz/ noun · British & US
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What does sallies mean?

noun

A sudden, brief, and often playful or mischievous attack or movement; a sudden, brief, and often playful or mischievous remark or comment.

Example

"The cat made a series of sallies at the ball of yarn, pouncing on it with glee."

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