SlangMeaningWhere It Comes FromExamplesWhere People Say It
tellytelevision (TV)United Kingdom, English (casual)“What’s on the telly tonight?”Mainly the UK and Europe

What Does “Telly” Mean?

Telly means television. It’s a friendly and easy word. People say it at home, with friends, and even in newspapers or TV shows.

The word started when TVs became popular in British homes many years ago.

How People Use Telly In Their Daily Life?

  • “Let’s watch telly after dinner.”
  • “My telly is broken.”
  • “Kids spend too much time in front of the telly!”

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