poly
/ˈpɒli/
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Also seen as: polys · polying · polyed
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A polytechnic.
NounRegister: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Polyethylene (polythene).
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
Polyamorous.
AdjectiveRegister: informal
Examples
Whether the family is poly, L.G.B.T.Q. or another minority, such as a religious one, coming out is very much a personal decision.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
Meaning · English
To polymorph; to transform by magic.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “poly” mean?
A polytechnic.
Is “poly” formal or informal?
poly is generally informal.