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woolly
What does woolly mean?
woolly (adjective): made of wool.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use woolly in a sentence?
- Put on a woolly jumper and turn down the thermostat. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce woolly?
/ˈwʊli/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does woolly come from?
From Middle English wolly, equivalent to wool + -y.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “woolly” mean?
made of wool
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weak; infirm
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unbelievable
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fairly large
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