wrylie

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A parenthetical direction in a screenplay, especially in an instance of overuse.
  2. A prosaic phrase, typically including an adverb with the -ly suffix, that attributes dialogue to a character.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹaɪli/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-wryly.wav

Word forms

wrylie wrylies

Etymology

Screenwriting jargon, originally a deliberate misspelling of wryly.

Related words

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