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Definition of holey

holey

/ˈhoʊ.li/
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• adjective

1

Having one or more holes; full of holes or perforations.

Example

"He finally decided to throw away his old, holey socks and buy a fresh pack."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'holey' (having holes) with its homophones 'holy' (sacred or dedicated to God) and 'wholly' (completely or entirely). The silent 'e' is retained in 'holey' specifically to distinguish it visually from 'holy'.

• Rhymes for holey

• Nearby Words

holdup
hole
holesaw
holey
holiday
holidaymaker
holiness

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Holey. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/holey
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