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wally
[ wey-lee ]
/ ˈweɪ li /
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adjective Scot.
fine; splendid.
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British Dictionary definitions for wally (1 of 3)
wally1
/ (ˈweɪlɪ) /
adjective Scot archaic
fine, pleasing, or splendid
robust or strong
Word Origin for wally
C16: of obscure origin
British Dictionary definitions for wally (2 of 3)
wally2
/ (ˈwælɪ) /
adjective Central Scot dialect
made of chinaa wally dug; a wally vase
lined with ceramic tilesa wally close
See also wallies
Word Origin for wally
from obsolete dialect wallow faded, adjectival use of wallow to fade, from Old English wealwian
British Dictionary definitions for wally (3 of 3)
wally3
/ (ˈwɒlɪ) /
noun plural -lies
slang a stupid person
Word Origin for wally
C20: shortened form of the given name Walter
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