sholy
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Pronunciation spelling of surely, representing African-American Vernacular English.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
But I'd sholy like to know just exactly who I was giving my money to. Seems like Eck here would tell you.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “sholy” mean?
Pronunciation spelling of surely, representing African-American Vernacular English.
Is “sholy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.