<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>(plural sal·lies)<ul><li>A sortie of troops from a besieged place upon an enemy.</li><li>A sudden rushing forth or activity.</li><li>An excursion or trip, usually off the main course.</li><li>An outburst or flight of passion, fancy, etc.: <em>a sally of anger.</em></li><li>A clever, witty, or fanciful remark.</li><li><strong>Synonyms:</strong> witticism, quip.</li><li>(Carpentry) A projection, as of the end of a rafter beyond the notch by which the rafter is fitted over the wall plate.</li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used without object) sallied, sal·ly·ing.<ul><li>To make a sally, as a body of troops from a besieged place.</li><li>To set out on a side trip or excursion.</li><li>To set out briskly or energetically.</li><li>(of things) To issue forth.</li></ul></li></ul>