goolie
gooly
/ (ˈɡuːlɪ) /
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noun plural -lies
(usually plural) slang a testicle
Australian slang a stone or pebble
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Word Origin for goolie
from Hindustani goli a ball, bullet
usage for goolie
This word was formerly considered to be taboo, and it was labelled as such in previous editions of Collins English Dictionary . However, it has now become acceptable in speech, although some older or more conservative people may object to its use
Words nearby goolie
goo-goo, gook, Goolagong, Goolagong Cawley, Goole, goolie, goombah, goombay, goon, go on and on, goon bag
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How to use goolie in a sentence
This basin had an outlet called the Gether Goolie, or Wolf's throat.
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