Holey Meaning in English
word
ˈhoʊli
HOH-lee
hˈəʊli
HOH-lee
Definition
Something described as 'holey' has many holes or is full of holes. It is most often used for clothes, objects, or materials.
Usage & Nuances
'Holey' is an adjective, less common than 'holey socks' or 'holey jeans'. Not the same as 'holy' (religious) or 'wholly' (entirely). Used for things literally with holes — not for abstract gaps or missing parts.
Spanish: agujereado - con agujerosPortuguese (BR): furado - cheio de buracosPortuguese (PT): furado - com buracosChinese (Simplified): 有洞的 - 满是洞的Chinese (Traditional): 有洞的 - 滿是洞的Hindi: छेददारArabic: مثقوب - مليء بالثقوبBengali: ছিদ্রযুক্ত - ছিদ্র-ছিদ্রRussian: дырявыйJapanese: 穴だらけVietnamese: có lỗ - thủng lỗ chỗKorean: 구멍이 난 - 구멍투성이의Turkish: delikli - delik deşikUrdu: سوراخ دارIndonesian: berlubang - penuh lubang
Example Sentences
My socks are holey and need to be replaced.
basic
The old shirt became holey after many washes.
basic
We threw away the holey blanket.
basic
You can't wear those holey jeans to the interview.
natural
This cheese is so holey, it looks like Swiss cheese.
natural
My favorite sweater has gotten pretty holey over the years.
natural