Fally

/ˈfɔːli/ adjective

Definition

Inclined or tending to fall; unstable or shaky.

Etymology

From fall + -y (suffix making adjectives). A rare or dialectal term suggesting something with a quality of falling or instability.

Kelly Says

This wonderfully descriptive word—'fally'—captures that precarious, wobbling feeling in just one syllable. It's the kind of precise descriptive word that regional dialects treasure but standard English has mostly forgotten.

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