General
woolies
What does woolies mean?
Warm wool garments, layered up against the cold.
"Bring your woolies, the nights get chilly down south."
Origin
Australasian diminutive for woollen clothing.
Frequently asked questions
What are woolies?
Woolies is a casual term for warm woollen clothing like jumpers, socks and hats worn to keep warm in cold weather.
Is 'woolies' the same as Woolworths?
No. In this sense 'woolies' means warm wool garments. 'Woolies' is also a well-known nickname for the Woolworths supermarket chain, so context matters.
How do you use woolies in a sentence?
You'd say something like 'Pack your woolies, it gets cold at night' to mean bring your warm woollen clothes.
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