wally

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Also seen as: wolly

Meaning · English

A fool.

Register: slang

Examples

'Don't be such a wally,' Ruby said. 'Felicity is way smarter than you could ever hope to be.'

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “wally” mean?

A fool.

Is “wally” formal or informal?

wally is generally slang.