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squally

UK/ˈskwɔːli/ uncommon obsolete uk

adjective

1.

characterized by short periods of noisy commotion

  • “a home life that has been extraordinarily squally”
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2.

characterized by brief periods of violent wind or rain

  • “a gray squally morning”
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Origin

Probably related to scall + -y.

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