dilly
noun[C]
informaluk/ˈdɪl.i/us/ˈdɪl.i/anespeciallygoodexampleof aparticulartypeof thing orperson:
ThestoryIwrotewas a dilly.
Theactorisbrilliantas ascarybadguyinadillyofagangsterthrillerset in Spain.
- She has written a dilly of abookabout this mostshockingcrime.
- "I've had some dillies over theyears," he said,describingpeoplewho show up for a fewhours,promisetohelptheschooland then neverreturn.
Good and excellent things
- badass
- be the best thing since sliced breadidiom
- beatification
- beaut
- beauty
- blinder
- flagship
- grouse
- hot shit
- humdinger
- jewel
- jim-dandy
- king
- peach
- pull factor
- queen
- screamer
- the jewel in the crownidiom
- the real deal
- the Rolls-Royce ofsomethingidiom
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dilly
adjective
uk/ˈdɪl.i/us/ˈdɪl.i/tastingof orflavouredwith theherbdill:
Smokedsalmongoesextremelywell with these dillycucumbers.
Iloveherpickles:cold,crunchy, and dilly.
- This has all the dillycrunchofyourfavouritepickle.
- Thegravadlaxwasfinesalmonwith a dilly, mustardyedge.
- Ithinkthesaucewas, if anything,slightlytoo lemony and dilly.
- Dillybeansaregreenbeanspreservedinvinegarandflavouredwithgarlic,peppercorns, anddill.
Herbs & spices
- aji
- ajwain
- Aleppo pepper
- allspice
- ancho
- chipotle
- chive
- chives
- cilantro
- cinnamon
- habanero
- herb
- herbal
- herbed
- horehound
- peppercorn
- peri-peri
- ras el hanout
- red pepper
- sage