Sallies
/ˈsæ.liz/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Sallies
noun
- A sortie of troops from a besieged place against an enemy.
- A sudden rushing forth.
"Flocks of these birds stir up flying insects, which can then be picked off in quick sallies."
- A witty statement or quip, usually at the expense of one's interlocutor.
- An excursion or side trip.
- A tufted woollen part of a bellrope, used to provide grip when ringing a bell.
verb
- To make a sudden attack (e.g. on an enemy from a defended position).
"A feeding strategy of some birds is to sally out from a perch to snatch an insect and then returning to the same or a different perch."
- To set out on an excursion; venture; depart (often followed by "forth.")
"As she sallied forth from her boudoir, you would never have guessed how quickly she could strip for action. - William Manchester"
- To venture off the beaten path.
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