woolly
woolly Lexical Profile
woolly Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Made of, covered with, or resembling wool in texture or appearance.
"She wore a thick woolly hat to keep warm during the winter hike."
Vague, confused, or lacking clarity in thought or expression.
"The committee rejected the proposal because its financial projections were based on woolly thinking."
• noun
British A knitted garment made of wool or a wool-like fabric, especially a sweater or cardigan.
"Remember to pack a few warm woollies for the evening chill in the Scottish Highlands."
An informal term for a sheep, a mammal of the genus Ovis raised for its thick fleece and meat.
"The rancher spent the afternoon herding the woollies into the lower pasture before the storm arrived."
Word Nuance & Usage
Spelled "woolly" (with a double 'l') in British, Canadian, and Australian English, whereas "wooly" is a common variant in American English, though "woolly" remains widely accepted in American dictionaries.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in late Middle English from the noun "wool" (from Old English "wull") combined with the adjectival suffix "-y".
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