welly
adverb
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Pronunciation: /ˈwɛli/
adv
- very.
“The real thrill comes to the investigator when, convinced that he is no mere casual diner, the waiter grins broadly and says, "You don't worry. I get you something welly nice."”
name
Etymology: Clipping of Wellington + -y (diminutive suffix).
- Wellington, New Zealand
noun
Etymology: Clipping of Wellington boot + -y.
- Wellington boot.
“Dad has great big welly boots. For squishing in the mud; Two great big black welly boots: Thud, thud, thud.”
- Force on a pedal or increase to any fuel or power for an engine or motor.
- Force or effort.
“Come on! Put some welly into it!”