sally

/ˈsæli/

Definitions

1. verb

to go out for a walk, especially in the morning, or to set out on a journey.

“She likes to sally out into the garden every morning.”

2. noun

a sudden, bold, and often foolhardy attack or action.

“The general launched a surprise sally against the enemy’s fortifications.”

3. noun

a person who is always ready for a fight or a quarrel.

“He’s a bit of a sally, always looking for an argument.”

Synonyms

  • attack
  • raid

Antonyms

  • retreat
  • withdraw