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wooly

US/ˈwʊli/ rare us

adjective

1.

having a fluffy character or appearance

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2.

confused and vague; used especially of thinking

  • “muddleheaded ideas”
  • “your addled little brain”
  • “woolly thinking”
  • “woolly-headed ideas”
3.

affording comfort or solace

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Origin

From Middle English wolly, equivalent to wool + -y.

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