wrylie

noun2

1. •
   A parenthetical direction in a screenplay, especially in an instance of overuse.

   • Avoid putting in a wrylie what should be in an action line. (walking faster) (looking her up and down) (peering over the edge of the cliff) (pouring coffee) — 2020
2. •
   (humorous) A prosaic phrase, typically including an adverb with the -ly suffix, that attributes dialogue to a character.