wooly

English

Etymology

From Middle English wolly, equivalent to wool +‎ -y.

Adjective

wooly (comparative woolier, superlative wooliest)

  1. (American spelling) Alternative form of woolly
    Put on a wooly jumper and turn down the thermostat.
    wooly hair
    That's the sort of wooly thinking that causes wars to start.

Noun

wooly (plural woolies)

  1. (American spelling) Alternative form of woolly
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