Meaning & Definition of word "Woolly"
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Woolly
/ˈwʊli/
noun:
- 1. A woolly animal, especially a sheep.
- Example: They raised several woollies on their farm for their fleece.
adjective:
- 1. Made of or resembling wool; fuzzy or soft in texture.
- Example: She wore a woolly sweater to keep warm in the cold weather.
- 2. Confused or vague in thought or expression; not clearly defined.
- Example: His woolly explanation left us more confused than before.
- 3. Characterized by thick or soft fur, often used to describe animals like sheep.
- Example: The woolly sheep grazed peacefully in the field.
Etymology
From Middle English 'wolle', referring to wool.
Common Phrases and Expressions
woolly-headed:
Having confused or unclear thinking.
woolly logic:
Reasoning that is vague or lacking clarity.
Related Words
wool:
Fiber obtained from sheep and used in textiles.
fleece:
The wool covering of a sheep.
sheep:
A domesticated ruminant animal with a thick woolly coat.
Slang Meanings of woolly
Meaning: Confused or unclear.
Example Sentence: I was feeling a bit woolly after the long meeting.
Meaning: Imprecise or fuzzy in thinking.
Example Sentence: His reasons for quitting were quite woolly.