sally

Meaning

Noun

1. A willow
2. Any tree that looks like a willow
3. An object made from the above trees' wood

Verb

1. To make a sudden attack (e.g. on an enemy from a defended position).
2. To set out on an excursion; venture; depart (often followed by "forth").
3. To venture off the beaten path.

Synonyms

sortie

excursion

make a sally

exit

issue

attack

👊

crack

quip

wisecrack

sallying forth

expenditure

gag

incursion

inroad

invasion

jaunt

jet

junket

lip

lug

offence

offense

onrush

onset

onslaught

outbreak

outburst

outflow

outing

outlet

proud

push back

recession

rollback

rush out

salience

scoot

set out

shot

strafe

strike

surprise

swoop

make a sortie

tongue

👅

tour

walk

🚶

way out

anecdote

dash out

debouchment

go forth

wise-crack

aggression

unexpected attack

witticism

assault

bulging

burst forth

campaign

charge

dash

💨

depart

egress

expedition

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈsæli/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: saly

Inherited from Old English: saliġ

In summary

From Middle English saly, from Old English saliġ, sealh (“willow”). More at sallow.