wally

wally¹ Definition

wally (wā′lē)

adjective

Etymology: < ? ME wal, choice: see wale

wally² Definition

wally (wä′lē)

noun pl. wallies -·lies

Brit., Slang a foolish or ineffectual person

Etymology: orig. uncert.; ? dim. of Walter

wally Usage Examples

Converse of object

Adjective modifier

total: There are a few objects littered about but it is possible to wander around like a total wally for endless stretches.

Modifies a noun

world: I was able to make a trip to the local wally world and check out some of the HOK color.
dove: Wally Dove, chairman of the PSNC, welcomed the recognition that the government wants pharmacy to do more within primary care.

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