English Word · Intermediate
wally
A large pickled gherkin or cucumber
Pronunciation: /ˈwɒli/
Meaning
A foolish or incompetent person.
Example
'Don't be such a wally,' Ruby said. 'Felicity is way smarter than you could ever hope to be.'
'Don't be such a wally,' Ruby said. 'Felicity is way smarter than you could ever hope to be.'
Practice tips
- Practice wally out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.