Woolies

Bargain store nickname

Woolies is informal for woolen garments, especially warm underwear or winter clothing: Put on your woolies, it's freezing out there.

In British, Australian, and South African English, Woolies is also an affectionate nickname for the retail chain Woolworths: I'm popping down to Woolies for some groceries.

clothing

sweater

Knitted torso covering

cardigan · fleece · thermal · layering · cozy · warmth · winter · chunky knit · cable knit · cashmere

retailer

Woolworths

Defunct five-and-dime

Australia · South Africa · chain · store · checkout · trolley · specials · rewards · fresh produce · deli

animals

sheep

Woolly farm animal

fleece · shearing · pasture · farm · ewes · rams · springtime · bleating · paddock · grazing

insects

fuzzy

Soft and unclear

  • larvaeImmature metamorphosing creatures
  • pestHarmful creature or nag
  • gardenCultivated plant area

infestation · cottony · plant damage · crawling · metamorphosis · cocoon · bristles

Opposites
register/formality

WooliesWoolworths

Defunct five-and-dime

corporate name · official name

RETAIL TYPE (Australian context)

WooliesAldi

German discount grocer

Costco

GARMENT MATERIAL (clothing sense)

Wooliessilkies

Fluffy-feathered chicken breed

synthetics · linens · cottons

Family

wooliness

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G