shelly

[ shel-ee ]

adjective,shell·i·er, shell·i·est.
  1. abounding in shells: a shelly surf.

  2. consisting of a shell or shells.

  1. like a shell or shells.

Origin of shelly

1
First recorded in 1545–55; shell + -y1

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Other definitions for Shelly (2 of 2)

Shelly
[ shel-ee ]

noun
  1. a male or female given name.

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