wolly

/ (ˈwɒlɪ) /

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noun plural -lies

East London dialect a pickled cucumber or olive

QUIZ

THINGAMABOB OR THINGUMMY: CAN YOU DISTINGUISH BETWEEN THE US AND UK TERMS IN THIS QUIZ?

Do you know the difference between everyday US and UK terminology? Test yourself with this quiz on words that differ across the Atlantic.

Question 1 of 7

In the UK, COTTON CANDY is more commonly known as…

candystring

candyfloss

candypuff

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Word Origin for wolly

perhaps from olive

Words nearby wolly

wollastonite, Wollaston Lake, Wollaston wire, Wollongong, Wollstonecraft, wolly, Wolof, Wolseley, Wolsey, wolver, Wolverhampton

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How to use wolly in a sentence

"Yes—to punish ourselves for singing Polly Wolly in the graveyard," said Faith.
Rainbow Valley|Lucy Maud Montgomery
Wolly, zey call him zat ozzer name, it ees very deficult to speak and I forget.
Joyce's Investments|Fannie E. Newberry
Wolly was not there, but his sister seemed to think any job would be welcome.
Joyce's Investments|Fannie E. Newberry