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.