English Explanatory Dictionary

welly

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Wellington boot.
  2. Force on a pedal or increase to any fuel or power for an engine or motor.
  3. Force or effort.
adv
  1. Almost; nearly.
adv
  1. very.
name
  1. Wellington, New Zealand

Pronunciation

/ˈwɛli/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-welly.wav

Word forms

welly wellies wellie

Etymology

Clipping of Wellington boot + -y.

Synonyms

back elbow grease

Derived words

welly whanging give it some welly green welly brigade green-welly welly it
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