dilly
Something quite remarkable
Dilly is informal for something remarkable or outstanding: That storm was a real dilly.
The word sounds dated and folksy, often carrying a note of irony or understatement.
It appears in the phrase dilly of a, emphasizing that something is exceptional—whether impressively good or impressively bad.
Remarkable person or thing
- beautImpressive specimen, informally
- doozyRemarkable specimen
- standoutExceptional person or thing
- winnerOne who prevails
gem · corker · stunner · knockout · pip · lulu · crackerjack · peach
Crisp edible gourd
- brineWater saturated with sodium
- vinegarAcidic cooking liquid
- jarWide-mouthed storage vessel
- crunchyBreaking with sound
sour · kosher · gherkin · spear · barrel · fermented · snack · sandwich
Treasured or costly
- darlingBeloved person or pet
- sweetheartAffectionate name for beloved
- loveIntense fond attachment
- ducklingImmature waterfowl offspring
dumpling · dearie · pet · sweetie · honey · lamb · precious · cutie
Northeastern founding colony state
- LancasterEnglish dynasty, fifteenth century
- farmers' marketOutdoor venue for local produce
- Pennsylvania DutchGerman-descended American subculture
- country storeRural retail establishment
tradition · heirloom · garden · harvest · kitchen · pantry · handmade · old-fashioned
humdinger
Remarkable person or thing
winner · gem · corker · stunner · knockout · pip · lulu · crackerjack · peach · honey
cucumber
Crisp edible gourd
crunchy · sour · kosher · gherkin · spear · barrel · fermented · snack · sandwich · relish
dear
Treasured or costly
- darlingBeloved person or pet
- sweetheartAffectionate name for beloved
- loveIntense fond attachment
duckling · dumpling · dearie · pet · sweetie · honey · lamb · precious · cutie · poppet
Pennsylvania
Northeastern founding colony state
- LancasterEnglish dynasty, fifteenth century
- farmers' marketOutdoor venue for local produce
- Pennsylvania DutchGerman-descended American subculture
country store · tradition · heirloom · garden · harvest · kitchen · pantry · handmade · old-fashioned
- showstoppersshowstopper, showstoppers, knockout, knockouts, stunner
dillynothing special
Lacking distinction or note
usual · run-of-the-mill · mediocrity · average · commonplace
- dill pickleBrined cucumber with herbs
- dilly dalliedDelayed through aimless loitering
- dilly dallyWaste time idly
- dilly dallyingIdling without purpose
- kosher dillGarlic-brined cucumber pickle
- dilly dalliesDelays through idle wandering