name, noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of wooly form-of, plural
2. 2
   A type of chaps. plural, plural-only
3. 3
   plural of woolie form-of, plural

Proper Noun

1. 1
   Woolworths, a well-known chain of shops selling confectionery, stationery, etc. Australia, British, slang

   "Running up through the crowds she looked at her watch and found she had still a half-hour to spare, saw her face as she whipped into Woolies[…]"

Synonyms

All synonyms

woolworth's

Example

More examples

"Put on your woolies or you'll catch a cold!"

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