brolly

English

Etymology

From umbrella, by contraction, +‎ -y (diminutive).

Pronunciation
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  • Rhymes: -ɒli

Noun

brolly (plural brollies)

  1. (Britain, New Zealand, Australia, informal) Umbrella.
    It's going to rain today – you'd better take your brolly.
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