bally
adjective/ˈbæli/
Frequency rank: #16,659 most common English word
Meaning
Used as a mild intensifier or expletive, expressing annoyance or emphasis (chiefly British).
Example sentence
The mechanic gave the engine bally treatment it needed to run smoothly again.
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