English Explanatory Dictionary

squally

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Characterized by squalls, or sudden violent bursts of wind; gusty.
  2. Producing or characteristic of loud wails.
adj
  1. Having unproductive wet spots due to poor drainage.
  2. Not equally good throughout; not uniform; uneven; faulty.

Pronunciation

/ˈskwɔːli/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-squally.wav

Word forms

squally squallier more squally squalliest most squally

Etymology

From squall + -y; from 1719.

Synonyms

squallish

Derived words

squalliness
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