Rally Definition & Meaning
rally
- noun
- a large gathering of people intended to arouse enthusiasm
- the feat of mustering strength for a renewed effort; "he singled to start a rally in the 9th inning"; "he feared the rallying of their troops for a counterattack"
- a marked recovery of strength or spirits during an illness
- an automobile race run over public roads
- (sports) an unbroken sequence of several successive strokes; "after a short rally Connors won the point"
- verb
- gather; "drum up support"
- call to arms; of military personnel
- gather or bring together; "muster the courage to do something"; "she rallied her intellect"; "Summon all your courage"
- return to a former condition; "The jilted lover soon rallied and found new friends"; "The stock market rallied"
- harass with persistent criticism or carping; "The children teased the new teacher"; "Don't ride me so hard over my failure"; "His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie"
"Rally" in song lyrics
See how rally is used in real songs:
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"Yeah, the grand finale, build with the Gods at the rally"
9th Prince — Industry Grave Digga -
"Smoking on cush-hash algae at the Bush-bash rally"
Busdriver — Kill Your Employer (Recreational Paranoia is the Sport of Now) -
"So watch ya step or stay pep like a rally"
Capital Tax — The Masha
Words that rhyme with rally
Usage tips for "rally"
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