woolies

Cozy knitted layers

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

The term evokes bundling up against cold weather.

In British and Australian English, Woolies is also a nickname for the retail chains Woolworths.

garment

sweater

Knitted torso covering

vest · hoodie · turtleneck · longjohns · thermals · undergarments · socks · mittens · beanie · scarf

knit

yarn

Twisted strand for crafts

crochet · handmade · pattern · cable · ribbing · stockinette · intarsia · handknit · needles · cast-on

sheep

merino

Fine-fleeced sheep breed

lanolin · ewe · ram · pasture · shepherd · livestock · grazing · woolshed · staple · fiber

cozy

snug

Comfortably close-fitting

cuddly · comfy · toasty · blanket · fireside · hearth · slippers · pajamas · nestle · hug

informal

casual

Relaxed and informal

homely · unpretentious · daggy · trackies · slang · colloquial · nickname · everyday · practical · unassuming

Categories
Opposites
seasonal clothing weight

wooliesswimwear

Garments for aquatic activities

shorts · tank tops · bikini · sundress · light clothing

fabric/material type

wooliessilks

Lustrous woven garments

cottons · linens · sheers · synthetics · gauze

Family

wooliness, wooliest, woolier

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Top 500,000
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Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G