bally
Ⅰ
adjective
1
used as a euphemism for 'bloody' UK, 1885.
2
very angry. Probably by ellipsis from 'bally mad' UK, 1997
Ⅱ ⇨ bally; bally act; ballyhoo
noun any method used to draw a crowd; a small, free performance given outside a place of entertainment in the hope of drawing customers inside. Circus and carnival usage US, 1901