Definition of telly

tellynoun

Truyền Hình

/ˈteli//ˈteli/

"Telly" is a shortened form of the word "television." It originated in the UK in the 1950s, likely as a playful shortening or slang term. The term's widespread adoption is attributed to its brevity and ease of use, quickly becoming a popular colloquialism for the new technological marvel. While "television" remained the formal term, "telly" became the endearing, informal, and still widely used nickname for the box in the corner that brought images and stories into homes.

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a television set

một chiếc tivi

Example:
  • He spends most evenings just sitting in front of the telly.

    Anh ấy dành hầu hết các buổi tối chỉ để ngồi trước tivi.

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the programmes broadcast on television

các chương trình phát sóng trên truyền hình

Example:
  • daytime telly

    truyền hình ban ngày

  • I don't want to watch telly.

    Tôi không muốn xem tivi.

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Idioms

on (the) telly
being broadcast by television; appearing in a television programme
  • What's on the telly tonight?
  • Is there anything good on the telly tonight?
  • It was on the telly yesterday.
  • I recognize you. Aren't you on the telly?