Shirley

Definition

surely

Etymology

A pun on surely and the name Shirley; probably inspired by the 1980 comedy film Airplane!, which has the exchange: "Surely you can’t be serious." "I am serious — and don’t call me Shirley."

Example Sentences

• "Shirley the pepper mills are whipped away by the peppier after use, so no danger there. But what about the candles?"