wooly en · ADJ
Etymology
From Middle English wolly, equivalent to wool + -y.
Meanings
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(US, alt-of, alternative) Alternative form of woolly.
alt of woolly
That's the sort of wooly thinking that causes wars to start.
Put on a wooly jumper and turn down the thermostat.
wooly hair
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| woolier | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| wooliest | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |