Charley

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃɑrli/

Definitions of charley

noun a term used to refer to a friendly or familiar person

Example Sentences

A1 Charley is my dog.

A2 I saw Charley playing in the park.

B1 Charley's favorite toy is a squeaky ball.

B2 Charley is a loyal companion who always greets me at the door.

C1 Charley has a unique personality that makes him stand out from other dogs.

C2 I have trained Charley to do various tricks and he never fails to impress.

Examples of charley in a Sentence

formal Charley is a common nickname for Charles in English-speaking countries.

informal I'm meeting up with Charley for coffee later.

slang Charley is a cool dude, always up for an adventure.

figurative The storm raged on, as if Charley himself was causing the chaos.

Grammatical Forms of charley

• past tense: charleyed
• plural: charleys
• comparative: more charley
• superlative: most charley
• present tense: charleys
• future tense: will charley
• perfect tense: have charleyed
• continuous tense: is charleying
• singular: charley
• positive degree: charley
• infinitive: to charley
• gerund: charleying
• participle: charleyed

Origin and Evolution of charley

First Known Use: 1750 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'charley' originated in England as a slang term used in the game of cricket to refer to a ball that is bowled in a way that makes it difficult for the batsman to hit.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'charley' evolved to be used in other sports and activities to describe a difficult or tricky situation or obstacle that one must overcome.