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 15:20:35 · 11 answers · asked by Maryanne 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
This is how it was used in a sentence. I need someone who really knows, please. No guessing.
Loking to meet a nice girl with a sweet nature (who doesn't think the words NICE, GIRL and SWEET are woolly!)
2006-08-30 15:47:08 · update #1
Wooly can also mean muddled, not very intelligent, a person who wanders through life on autopilot most of the time. Or a presentation/project by a person like this which is not well thought out, unclear, a mess, confusing.
Comes from "woolly-headed", a reference to how stubborn and stupid sheep can be.
2006-08-30 19:30:37 · answer #1 · answered by anna 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A "Woolie" is more commonly known as a sweater/jumper or another warm upper garment, normally made of sheep/lambswool, worn during the winter/cold days. I haven't lived in the UK since '95 (was born there- now live in Texas) but when I was a kid - 'to wear your woolies' was a winter thing when you have to be outside for a while...
Am not sure on the "Woolly" version you are speaking of - though I hope this helps!!
2006-08-30 22:37:10 · answer #2 · answered by EJ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They could be using rhyming slang, as in woolly = woolly woofter = poofter which in turn is slang for gay or effeminate
So what he's trying to say is he doesn't want to be regarded as effeminate for using the words nice,sweet, girl etc
2006-08-30 23:07:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol it means knitted, as in a woolly jumper. I'm British through and through trust me, Ive never heard of woolly meaning anything other than wool the stuff more commonly used by the older folk to knit woolly jumpers, scarfs, mittens e.t.c. e.t.c. x
2006-08-30 22:33:08 · answer #4 · answered by odette 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
woolly means covered in wool. like a sheep would be woolly because it has wool. or a woolly jumper (a jumper that is knitted)
other definition or woolly is vague or not exact.
2006-08-31 08:08:21 · answer #5 · answered by Clarsair 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vague, or untrue, it's like if someone tells u a story and u don't think it's true so instead of calling them a liar u say, that sounds a bit woolly :), i think that's it anyway.
2006-08-30 22:24:27 · answer #6 · answered by bobatemydog 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not precise, not well thought out, vague.
I speak as a died in the wool brit. None of my statements are woolly.
2006-08-31 07:44:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a woolly in this neck of the wood's is a woollen jumper or cardigan a wally is an idiot
2006-08-30 22:33:53 · answer #8 · answered by jaketherake 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
woolly means slightly thick not quite the full shilling
2006-08-30 22:30:02 · answer #9 · answered by Jane S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not konw the meaning in the context of the English peoplel.
2006-08-30 22:31:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋