What is the meaning of peely wally?

peelie-wallie
/ (ˈpiːlɪˈwælɪ) / adjective. Scot slang off colour; pale and ill-lookinghe's a wee bit peely-wally this morning.
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What does peely mean?

1. An inconclusive judgment or pronouncement. 2. Law A verdict permissible in certain criminal cases indicating only that guilt is not proven.
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In which country is peely-wally a slang term for looking ill?

This is a Scots urban word that means to be pale and and colourless in appearance or off-colour and ill-looking.
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How do you spell peely-wally?

Peely-wally, with the 'wally' pronounced to rhyme with rally, not holly, is a Scots adjectival expression meaning pale, wan and off-colour, in the sense of looking unwell and tired. “She's had the flu and she's looking affy peely-wally.”
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What does Wally mean?

countable noun. If you refer to someone as a wally, you think that they are stupid or foolish.
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Where's Wally meaning?

Where's Wally? (called Where's Waldo? in North America) is a British series of children's puzzle books created by English illustrator Martin Handford. The books consist of a series of detailed double-page spread illustrations depicting dozens or more people doing a variety of amusing things at a given location.
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How do I spell Wally?

  1. wally 1 / (ˈweɪlɪ) / adjective Scot archaic. fine, pleasing, or splendid. robust or strong.
  2. wally 2 / (ˈwælɪ) / adjective Central Scot dialect. made of chinaa wally dug; a wally vase. lined with ceramic tilesa wally close.
  3. wally 3 / (ˈwɒlɪ) / noun plural -lies. slang a stupid person.
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What is Boggin?

BOGGIN, adj. Dirty, disgusting, smelly.
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What is Fankle?

Definition of 'fankle'

1. to entangle. 2. a tangle; confusion.
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What are Scottish insults?

We take a look at some very Scottish insults, let us know if we've missed any off the list:
  • Awa' n bile yer heid - Get lost.
  • Bampot - Idiot.
  • Boggin - foul-smelling.
  • Bowfin - unpleasant.
  • Clipe “Don't be a wee clipe” - tattle-tale, snitch.
  • Doaty - Stupid, simple.
  • Dobber - Idiot, jerk.
  • Doolally - Not the full shilling.
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What is the Scottish word for my darling?

m' ulaidh ort! my darling/dear!
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What's the most Scottish thing to say?

Perhaps the most famous Scottish sayings of all time is “Auld Lang Syne”.
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What does feely mean?

Adjective. feely (comparative feelier, superlative feeliest) (informal) Tending to feel things by physically touching them.
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What is the meaning of boggins height?

"Filthy peak is the meaning of boggins heights"
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How do you spell boogying?

Boogying - definition of boogying by The Free Dictionary.
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What does Boaked mean in Scottish?

or boak or bock (bok , bəʊk ) Scottish. verb. 1. to retch or vomit. noun.
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Is Wally a name?

Wally is a gender neutral name of Welsh origin. This name is quintessentially Welsh by simply meaning "Welshman".
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Is Wally a common name?

Popularity of the name Wally

The name Wally is ranked #11388 overall.
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Is Waldo a criminal?

The U.S. Attorney's Office said Marcus Waldo was sentenced today after being convicted for three counts of interference with commerce by robbery and brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence. Prosecutors say Waldo robbed two stores in Elizabeth City, one of them twice within three months.
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What does Where's Wally look like?

The character is known for his distinct wardrobe of a red and white striped shirt, blue jeans, brown boots, red and white striped socks, glasses, and his red and white bobbled hat. He has traveled all over the world, through time, and to distant magical lands.
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What is a Scottish wife called?

Definition of 'Sassenach'
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How do Scots say hello?

'Hello' in Scottish Gaelic

In Scottish Gaelic, you greet others with 'halò'! Pronounced hallo, this phrase has you covered for greeting passers-by if you visit a Gaelic-speaking community. Alternatively, you could say good morning which is 'madainn mhath', pronounced ma-ten-va.
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