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Meaning of sallies
a sudden attack or excursion
Etymology of sallies
The word "sallies" originated from the Old French word "sallir" or "saillir," which means "to leap" or "to rush out," and is related to the Latin word "sallire," which means "to jump" or "to leap"
Historically, the word referred to a sudden or brief military expedition, and over time, its meaning expanded to include witty or sarcastic remarks
Synonyms
excursions
expeditions
forays
raids
sorties
attacks
thrusts
sallies
forays
incursions
invasions
expeditions
campaigns
maneuvers
operations
ventures
endeavors
attempts
efforts
outings
trips
journeys
travels
escapades
adventures
quests
missions
undertakings
enterprises
undertakings
Definitions
- A military expedition or attack, especially a sudden one
- * A witty or sarcastic remark, especially one made in response to a criticism or attack
Usage Examples
- The army made a series of sallies against the enemy's defenses
- * She made a clever sally in response to the critic's harsh review
Antonyms
retreats
withdrawals
surrenders
defeats
failures
inactions
inactivity
idleness
dormancy
stagnation
inertia
quiescence
stillness
calmness
serenity
tranquility
peacefulness