wooley back en · NOUN
Etymology
See woolly back.
Meanings
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(Geordie, alt-of, alternative) Alternative form of woollyback (“pejorative: an inhabitant of a rural area”).
alt of woollyback
- (Scotland, derogatory) A term of abuse directed at Highlanders or rural folk in general.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| woolyback | alternative | lexicographic | |
| wooley backs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |