Synonyms for

Telly

Verb / ˈteli: / Another word for telly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

informal British word for television

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

television broadcast receiver video display unit

Informal

TV the box the gogglebox the idiot box

Literary

hearthside companion window to the world

Common collocations

  • watch telly
  • turn on the telly
  • switch off the telly
  • late-night telly
  • kids' telly
  • evening telly

Word family

noun television

Usage note

Telly is a very informal British English term for television. It is not suitable for formal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. I love watching cartoons on the telly.
  2. I need to get a new antenna for my telly.
  3. My dad always falls asleep in front of the telly.
  4. Can you turn up the volume on the telly?
  5. I missed the news on the telly last night.

Quotes

  • I have no TV, no radio, no phone. That's why I'm so calm.
  • I got rid of cable TV 10 years ago, and I haven't missed it for a moment.
  • I'm not a TV person.

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