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Selly vs Welly - What's the difference?

selly | welly |

As nouns the difference between selly and welly

is that selly is a marvel; wonder; something wonderful or rare while welly is wellington boot.

As an adjective selly

is rare; wonderful; admirable.

As an adverb selly

is wonderfully.

selly

English

Alternative forms

* (l), (l) (Scotland)

Adjective

(en-adj)
  • Rare; wonderful; admirable.

    • Adverb

    (en-adv)
  • Wonderfully.

    • Noun

    (sellies)
  • A marvel; wonder; something wonderful or rare.
  • *1995 , Robert J. Blanch, Julian N. Wasserman, From Pearl to Gawain :
    • The line is a masterstroke of noncommitment, for the event is a "selly " in the sight of some unidentified readers.

    welly

    English

    Noun

  • (countable) Wellington boot.
  • (uncountable) Force on a pedal or increase to any fuel or power for an engine or motor.
  • (uncountable) Force or effort.

    • Alternative forms

    * wellie

    Derived terms

    * welly whanging * give it some welly * welly it