Meaning & Definition of word "Woolly"

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.