How Do You Spell COLLY?

Pronunciation: [kˈɒli] (IPA)

The word "colly" is spelled with the letters C-O-L-L-Y. It is pronounced with a short o sound followed by a double consonant L and a long E sound. In IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet), the pronunciation is /ˈkɑli/. This uncommon word means "soot" or "black dirt". Colly can also be used as a verb, meaning "to soil or blacken with soot". The spelling of this word may be confusing due to its unusual use and pronunciation.

COLLY Meaning and Definition

  1. Colly is a verb that is primarily used in old English and Scottish dialects. It means to blacken or make something dirty with soot, coal dust, or any other dark substance. The term "colly" originates from the Middle English word "coldayn" which refers to coal dust.

    The act of collying usually involves intentionally applying the black substance onto a surface or object, causing it to become soiled or darkened. This action was common in previous centuries when coal was used as a primary source of fuel and emitted a significant amount of soot. For example, a chimney sweep would colly themselves while doing their job, resulting in dirty clothing or skin.

    Additionally, "colly" can also be used as an adjective to describe something that is covered in soot or blackened. Furthermore, it can be used figuratively to describe a person or object that has been tarnished or morally compromised, similar to being metaphorically blackened.

    The usage of the term "colly" has significantly diminished in modern English, as coal is no longer the primary source of fuel, and cleaner alternatives have replaced its usage. As a result, "colly" is now predominantly found in historical texts, literature, or in regional dialects where older English terms and phrases are still prevalent.

Common Misspellings for COLLY

  • xolly
  • folly
  • dolly
  • cklly
  • cllly
  • cplly
  • c0lly
  • c9lly
  • cokly
  • colky
  • colpy
  • collg
  • collh
  • collu
  • coll7
  • coll6
  • xcolly
  • cxolly
  • vcolly

Etymology of COLLY

The word "colly" has its roots in Middle English. It comes from the Old English word "colig", which means "dark" or "sooty". The term originally referred to something being black or soiled, particularly in relation to coal or charcoal, which were often associated with darkness or dirtiness. Over time, the word evolved to have different meanings, such as being smeared or marked with black substances, but its origin can be traced back to Old English.

Similar spelling words for COLLY

Conjugate verb Colly

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have collied
you would have collied
he/she/it would have collied
we would have collied
they would have collied

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been collying
you would have been collying
he/she/it would have been collying
we would have been collying
they would have been collying

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would colly
you would colly
he/she/it would colly
we would colly
they would colly

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be collying
you would be collying
he/she/it would be collying
we would be collying
they would be collying

FUTURE

I will colly
you will colly
he/she/it will colly
we will colly
they will colly

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be collying
you will be collying
he/she/it will be collying
we will be collying
they will be collying

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have collied
you will have collied
he/she/it will have collied
we will have collied
they will have collied

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been collying
you will have been collying
he/she/it will have been collying
we will have been collying
they will have been collying

IMPERATIVE

we Let´s colly

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was collying
you were collying
he/she/it was collying
we were collying
they were collying

PAST PARTICIPLE

collied

PAST PERFECT

I had collied
you had collied
he/she/it had collied
we had collied
they had collied

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been collying
you had been collying
he/she/it had been collying
we had been collying
they had been collying

PRESENT

I colly
you colly
he/she/it collies
we colly
they colly

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am collying
you are collying
he/she/it is collying
we are collying
they are collying

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

collying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have collied
you have collied
he/she/it has collied
we have collied
they have collied

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been collying
you have been collying
he/she/it has been collying
we have been collying
they have been collying

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it colly

SIMPLE PAST

I collied
you collied
he/she/it collied
we collied
they collied

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