Definition of woolly

woollyadjective

len

/ˈwʊli//ˈwʊli/

The word "woolly" likely originated from the Old English word "wullig," meaning "made of wool." This word itself comes from the Proto-Germanic word "wulla," also meaning "wool." Over time, "wullig" evolved into "woolly" in Middle English. The association with wool is evident in the word's use to describe something covered in a soft, fluffy material resembling wool, like a woolly coat or a woolly sheep. The term has also expanded to describe something unclear or vague, perhaps due to the fuzziness of wool itself.

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covered with wool or with hair like wool

phủ len hoặc có lông như len

Example:
  • woolly monkeys

    khỉ len

made of wool; like wool

làm bằng len; như len

Example:
  • a woolly hat

    một chiếc mũ len

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not thinking clearly; not clearly expressed

không suy nghĩ rõ ràng; không được thể hiện rõ ràng

Example:
  • woolly arguments

    những lý lẽ khó hiểu

  • The Government have been woolly about the exact meaning of their proposals.

    Chính phủ đã nói rất rõ ràng về ý nghĩa chính xác của các đề xuất của họ.

  • You should challenge any vague and woolly replies.

    Bạn nên thách thức bất kỳ câu trả lời mơ hồ và mơ hồ nào.

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