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Main definitions of pooly in English

: pooly1pooly2

pooly1

(also pooley, poolie)

Pronunciation /ˈpuːli/

noun

slang Irish

  • A small pool, especially of urine. Chiefly in "to do (also make) pooly": to urinate; to ejaculate.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in James Halliwell (1820–1889), antiquary and literary scholar. From pool + -y.

Main definitions of pooly in English

: pooly1pooly2

pooly2

Pronunciation /ˈpuːli/

adjective

rare

  • Of the nature of or resembling a pool.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Henry Bell (fl. 1650). From pool + -y.