wellies
Noun
Meaning
wellies pl (plural only) (rarely, singular welly or wellie)
(UK, New Zealand, informal) Wellington boots
Wellies pl (plural only)
Alternative letter-case form of wellies
Synonyms
Examples
Before the lockdown was imposed, they donned wellies and woollies to play Cathal Hayden’s appropriately-named Splendid Isolation – all framed by the beautiful Kilvickeon beach near Bunessan, Ross of Mull.
At another funeral, for a farmer who lived in his wellies, his boots were attached to the foot end of the coffin “so it looked like his feet were sticking out”.
At half-time, hail, rain or shine the boss in his green wellies strolled over to the team laid out around the middle of the field and chatted to the full back about everything but football.
The gift department features a range of clothing for adults, a selection of children's novelty raincoats, wellies and brollies, an extensive range of books, candles, ornaments and glassware.
For those about to rock - you might want to pack some wellies.
Slickers and wellies in place, grab your camera and have the kids find beauty in the rain.