noun
- a cellmate; a person who shares a prison cell with another inmate
Usage: informal; slang; primarily used in prison or law enforcement contexts
Examples
- He spent three years in prison and became close friends with his celly.
- My celly and I had to share a small cell for months.
- The new inmate was nervous about meeting his celly on the first day.
- Guards separated the two cellies after they got into a fight.
- He asked his celly for advice about adjusting to prison life.