Meaning & use
Dillies
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Informal plural of "dilly," referring to things or people considered remarkable, unusual, or amusing, often used sarcastically.
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"These excuses are real dillies," the teacher said, shaking her head.
The old car had its share of dillies, from a stuck horn to a door that wouldn't shut.
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Often used with a hint of irony, as in calling a bad or absurd situation a "dilly" of a problem.
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