noun
Wally
WO-lee
noun
1
(British, informal) A foolish or incompetent person.
"Don't be such a wally — you left the keys in the door again."
2
A large pickled gherkin, often sold with fish and chips.
"He ordered a wally on the side with his chips."
How to Use Wally
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA mild British put-down for someone who's done something silly — or, separately, a big pickled cucumber served as a snack.
When to use it
Informal and mostly British; used affectionately more often than as a genuine insult.
Word Forms
wallies plural
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