English Word · Intermediate
pilly
person addicted to pills
Pronunciation: say pilly
Meaning
A slang, often insulting term for a person addicted to or habitually abusing pills.
Example
People called him a pilly because of his addiction to pills.
People called him a pilly because of his addiction to pills.
Practice tips
- Practice pilly out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.