wrylie
Meanings
noun
- A parenthetical direction in a screenplay, especially in an instance of overuse.
- A prosaic phrase, typically including an adverb with the -ly suffix, that attributes dialogue to a character.
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Etymology
Screenwriting jargon, originally a deliberate misspelling of wryly.
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