Actually, It may be spelled, woolly! I now it means somthing to the effect that someone doesn't like something and so calls it woolly. But I would like a more specific answer from someone that uses the term in their everyday vocabulary. Thanks
2006-08-30 15:20:00 · 7 answers · asked by Maryanne 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
ugh
2006-08-30 15:25:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree with alia. Woolly can be used to describe a fluffy jumper made of wool (note: not used to describe something made of out wool which is thin or fine such as wool coats or summer clothes). Another more correct (maybe?) synonymous adjective would be 'woollen'.
'Woolly' used in the metaphoric sense means your explanation is not perfectly logical, there are some parts you haven't fully figured out and your meaning is unclear. A good example of this can be found when an interviewer asks a politician a direct question: his or her answer is usually 'woolly' in order to avoid claiming responsibility etc.
Hope this helps you!
2006-08-31 04:48:32 · answer #2 · answered by Pixie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can just mean woolly as in made of wool but it can also be woolly in a metaphoric sense. Like when I play my violin in an orchestra and it we aren't completely together the sound could be said to be "woolly": slightly out of time and fuzzy. You can also use it in this way for other things too but it generally means a bit fuzzy or not quite right. :)
2006-08-30 21:49:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use of "loose words", not specific and to the point. A bit like George Bush and Tony Blair!
2006-09-03 00:50:05 · answer #4 · answered by General Guru Master 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something that has a wooly texture, or simply is made of wool.
2006-08-30 15:46:44 · answer #5 · answered by Amanda j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Made of wool
2006-08-30 15:41:53 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not know the meaning of this word as it would be used in England.. sorry.
2006-08-30 15:38:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋