Blowing a hooley

Blowing a hooley

BLOH-ing a HOO-lee ˈbləʊɪŋ ə ˈhuːli
Phrase

Very windy.

Example Sentences

"Blowing a hooley!"
"It's blowing a hooley out there."

Etymology & History

British term for stormy weather. From hooley (wild party).

Word Details

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Region
United Kingdom
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Era
1900s
Language
none
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Formality
informal

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