wellie

[US]/ˈweli:/
[UK]/ˈwɛli/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. knee-length rubber or plastic boot, known as "wellie" in British slang.

Real-world Examples

I think one of our location scouts ended up losing his wellies. - His legs.

Source: Actor Dialogue (Bilingual Selection)

Do your wellies look even better from down there?

Source: Little Bear Charlie

And for short, we might say wellies.

Source: Grandpa and Grandma's English and American Pronunciation Class

So, what happened to these gorgeous wellies and stripy tights? .

Source: Before I Met You Selected

You can still go out, as long as you wear your raincoats and wellies.

Source: Hi! Dog Teacher (Video Version)

That's a very red and shiny pair of wellies you're wearing, Charley.

Source: Little Bear Charlie

Well, these are like my city wellies. Yeah it shows.

Source: CNBC Global Economic Analysis

'So come on, then, what happened to these gorgeous glittery wellies?

Source: Me Before You

Now, " wellies" are always made from rubber.

Source: 2005 English Cafe

Cause its tough and chewy like a wellie.

Source: Global Food Tasting (Irish Accent)

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