wally
word
/ˈweɪɫi/
WAY-lee
/wˈɒli/
WO-lee
Definition
An informal British word for a stupid, silly, or foolish person. It is often used jokingly or mildly, but it can still be insulting.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly British and fairly old-fashioned. Usually said about a person, often after a small mistake: 'You wally!' It is milder than many insults, but not friendly in every context. Rare in American English.
Spanish: tonto - idiotaPortuguese (BR): bobo - idiotaPortuguese (PT): parvo - idiotaChinese (Simplified): 傻瓜 - 笨蛋Chinese (Traditional): 傻瓜 - 笨蛋Hindi: बेवकूफ़ - मूर्खArabic: أحمق - غبيBengali: মূর্খ - বোকার পাত্রRussian: дурак - балбесJapanese: うっかり者 - おっちょこちょいVietnamese: đồ ngốc - kẻ ngờ nghệchKorean: 바보 - 멍청이Turkish: salak - aptalUrdu: بیوقوف - احمقIndonesian: orang bodoh - orang tolol
Example Sentences
Don't be a wally—read the sign first.
basic
I forgot my keys again. I'm such a wally.
basic
That wally put salt in his coffee.
basic
You absolute wally, the charger was in your bag the whole time.
natural
I felt like a right wally when I waved back at the wrong person.
natural
Whoever left the window open in this rain is a proper wally.
natural