wally

[ wey-lee ]

adjective

, Scot.

1. fine; splendid.
2. strong.

wally

¹

/ ˈweɪlɪ /

adjective

1. fine, pleasing, or splendid
2. robust or strong

wally

²

/ ˈwælɪ /

adjective

1. made of china

   a wally dug

   a wally vase

2. lined with ceramic tiles

   a wally close

wally

³

/ ˈwɒlɪ /

noun

1. slang.
   a stupid person

Word History and Origins

Origin of wally¹

First recorded in 1490–1500; wale ² + -y ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of wally¹

C16: of obscure origin

Origin of wally²

from obsolete dialect wallow faded, adjectival use of wallow to fade, from Old English wealwian

Origin of wally³

C20: shortened form of the given name Walter

Example Sentences

Wally said, “One day, Woody Allen will pass, and people will wonder if he really lived.”

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Wally Pipp and Everett Scott, who had played watershed roles in Lou's career were also on hand.

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But Wally Triplett knew both and struck up a friendship with Robinson and Doby that historic year.

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In September 2000, Wally Edge invited then-governor Christie Todd Whitman to his “127th birthday celebration.”

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Shorter Wally Edge: THIS is how important Chris Christie is.

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So we borrowed Uncle Wally's new automobile and started right for home!

From Project Gutenberg

Colonel Peck was preparing to drive as Wally hove alongside.

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He did not turn a hair or bat an eye, but waited for Wally to run out of breath.

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Wally yelled again; this time they did not even look at him.

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"There oughtn't to be any congestion on a day like this," said Wally.

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