woolies
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Woolworths, a well-known chain of shops selling confectionery, stationery, etc.
Register: slang
Examples
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[…]
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 “woolies” mean?
Woolworths, a well-known chain of shops selling confectionery, stationery, etc.
Is “woolies” formal or informal?
woolies is generally slang.