dilly

(dil′ē)

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noun pl. dillies

Slang a surprising or remarkable person, thing, event, etc.

Origin: orig. adj., prob. altered & contr. < del(ightful) + -y

See dilly in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. dil·lies
Slang

One that is remarkable or extraordinary, as in size or quality: had a dilly of a fight.

Origin:

Origin: Obsolete dilly, delightful

Origin: , shortening and alteration of delightful

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