Meaning & Definition of word "Wally"

Wally

/ˈwɒli/

1. A foolish or inept person; someone who is seen as silly or incompetent.
- Example: Don't be such a wally; you need to take this seriously.
2. A term used in British slang to refer to someone who is being foolish or clumsy.
- Example: He tripped over his own feet and looked like a complete wally.

1. To act foolishly or ineptly.
- Example: Stop walling around and get to work on the project.

●The term 'wally' originated in British slang, possibly derived from the name 'Wally' as a diminutive of Walter.

wallying around:

Acting foolishly or idly.

don't be a wally:

Don't act foolishly.

wallyish:

Having the characteristics of a wally; foolish or foolishly amusing.

walleyed:

Having eyes that appear crossed or otherwise misaligned.

Meaning: A term used in British slang to describe a person who acts foolishly.

● Example Sentence: He's such a wally for forgetting her birthday.

Meaning: An affectionate nickname for a friend or loved one.

● Example Sentence: Hey wally, how have you been?