Pale or pasty.
Peely wally
PEE-lee WAL-ee
ˈpiːli ˈwɔːli
Adjective
Example Sentences
"Ye're looking pure peely wally."
"She's awful peely wally."
Etymology & History
Scottish term for pale or sickly-looking. Etymology uncertain, possibly from "peely" (pale) + "wally" (made of china/porcelain). Suggests pale as china.
Word Details
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Region
Scotland
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Era
1900s
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Language
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Formality
informal
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