Woolly

/ˈwʊli/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A woolly animal, especially a sheep.
They raised several woollies on their farm for their fleece.
adjective
Made of or resembling wool; fuzzy or soft in texture.
She wore a woolly sweater to keep warm in the cold weather.
Confused or vague in thought or expression; not clearly defined.
His woolly explanation left us more confused than before.
Characterized by thick or soft fur, often used to describe animals like sheep.
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.

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Slang Meanings

Confused or unclear.
I was feeling a bit woolly after the long meeting.
Imprecise or fuzzy in thinking.
His reasons for quitting were quite woolly.