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Wooly Definition & Meaning

wooly
adjective
  1. having a fluffy character or appearance
  2. confused and vague; used especially of thinking; "muddleheaded ideas"; "your addled little brain"; "woolly thinking"; "woolly-headed ideas"
  3. covered with dense often matted or curly hairs; "woolly lambs"

"Wooly" in song lyrics

See how wooly is used in real songs:

  • "Because he's dirty in his hair is all wooly"
    Da Youngsta's — Neighborhood Bully
  • "But her heart is warm and her hair is wooly"
    Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek (Reflection Eternal) — For Women
  • "wild and wooly"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does wooly mean?
having a fluffy character or appearance confused and vague; used especially of thinking; "muddleheaded ideas"; "your addled little brain"; "woolly thinking"; "woolly-headed ideas" covered with dense often matted or curly hairs; "woolly lambs"
What part of speech is wooly?
Wooly is an adjective.
How many definitions does wooly have?
Wooly has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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