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English
Etymology
Anglo-Indian military slang, from Hindi jaldī ‘quickness’.

Pronunciation
IPA: /'ʤɪldi/

Adverb
jildy

1. quickly

#:*1988: ‘If you don’t drink that tea a bit jildy you’ll miss the bus.’ — Anthony Burgess, Any Old Iron

Alternative spellings
jildi

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