telly
noun
- slang for television (British)
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈtɛli/
adj
Etymology: From tell + -y, related to the writing advice show, don't tell.
- Inclined to telling (by explicitly stating facts), instead of showing (by conveying an impression so that events are described in the narrative).
“I think my problem with it is that it's a) a little "telly" not "showy" in comparison to the rest […]”
“There's a way to make this more showy and less telly. It's like you're in a hurry to get on with the rest of the story.”
noun
Etymology: Shortened form of (ho)tel and/or (mo)tel + -y.
- A hotel or motel.
“I'm staying at the telly this weekend.”