Sally

ˈsæli

Meaning & Definition

noun

a sudden charge out of a besieged place against the enemy; a sortie.

The soldiers prepared for a sally to break the siege.

a witty or lively remark; a clever comeback.

Her sally during the debate caught everyone off guard.

verb

to set out or depart, especially in a sudden or vigorous manner.

The adventurers decided to sally forth at dawn to explore the uncharted territory.

to make a quick or spirited remark.

He sallied forth with a joke that lightened the mood in the room.

Middle English from Old French 'sali', from Latin 'salire' meaning 'to leap or jump'.

sally forth

To set out on a journey or adventure, especially in an energetic or spirited manner.

sally into

To engage in something eagerly or impulsively.

salient

Most noticeable or important.

salience

The quality of being particularly noticeable or important.

A pleasurable escape or outing.

We're going on a little sally this weekend, just to relax.

A spontaneous decision to do something fun or entertaining.

Let's have a sally tonight and see a movie!