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philly Definition and Meaning in English (philly definition)

noun
Synonyms:Philadelphia
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Philly definition: Philly is an informal abbreviation for Philadelphia, a major city located in the state of Pennsylvania, USA.

Definitions of Philly

  1. 1noun(informal)

    Philly is an informal abbreviation for Philadelphia, a major city located in the state of Pennsylvania, USA.

  2. 2noun(colloquial)

    Philly can also refer to a 'Philly cheesesteak', a popular sandwich made with thinly sliced steak and melted cheese on a long roll, originating from Philadelphia.

Example Sentences

casual

“We're planning a weekend trip to Philly next month.”

casual

“He ordered a classic Philly cheesesteak for lunch at the diner.”

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nounPhiladelphia
nounPhilly cheesesteak

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Philly definition: Philly is an informal abbreviation for Philadelphia, a major city located in the state of Pennsylvania, USA.
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'Philly' translates to 'philly' in English. Philly definition: Philly is an informal abbreviation for Philadelphia, a major city located in the state of Pennsylvania, USA.
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