Woollyback

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Pronunciation: /ˈwʊliˌbæk/

Definitions of woollyback

noun a derogatory term used in Liverpool, England to describe someone from the neighboring areas of Wirral or North Wales

Example Sentences

A1 My friend called me a woollyback because I always wear warm sweaters in winter.

A2 The woollyback sheep grazed peacefully in the meadow.

B1 The locals jokingly referred to the tourists as woollybacks due to their thick winter coats.

B2 The hiker was well-prepared for the cold weather, wearing a woollyback hat and gloves.

C1 The expedition team wore woollyback clothing to protect themselves from the extreme cold.

C2 The woollyback tribe has a long history of weaving intricate patterns into their wool garments.

Examples of woollyback in a Sentence

formal The term 'woollyback' is sometimes used to refer to people from rural areas.

informal My friend jokingly called me a woollyback because I grew up in the countryside.

slang I heard some city folks use the term woollyback to describe anyone not from the urban area.

figurative Being called a woollyback made me feel like an outsider in the city.

Grammatical Forms of woollyback

past tense

woollybacked

plural

woollybacks

comparative

more woollyback

superlative

most woollyback

present tense

woollybacks

future tense

will woollyback

perfect tense

have woollybacked

continuous tense

is woollybacking

singular

woollyback

positive degree

woollyback

infinitive

to woollyback

gerund

woollybacking

participle

woollybacked

Origin and Evolution of woollyback

First Known Use: 1900 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'woollyback' originated in Liverpool, England, as a derogatory slang term used to describe people from the neighboring areas of Lancashire who were perceived as rural or unsophisticated.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'woollyback' has evolved to be used more broadly in Liverpool to refer to anyone perceived as being from outside the city or not fully integrated into its culture.