Wally
Slang Term
British
★★★★☆ Common
Casual
Meaning: A silly or incompetent person.
笨蛋,无能的人
Una persona tonta o incompetente.
おバカな人、間抜けな人
바보, 얼빠진 사람
Mild British insult for someone acting foolishly. Friendly and not deeply offensive.
对行为愚蠢的人的轻微英式侮辱。友好的,不算太冒犯。
Insulto británico leve para alguien que actúa de forma tonta. Amistoso y no muy ofensivo.
愚かな行動をしている人に対する軽いイギリスの悪口です。親しみやすく、深刻な侮辱ではありません。
어리석게 행동하는 사람에 대한 가벼운 영국식 모욕. 친근한 표현으로 크게 공격적이지 않다.
Examples
- You wally! 你这个笨蛋!¡Pedazo de bobo!このおバカ!이 바보야!
- Stop being a wally. 别犯傻了。Deja de hacer el tonto.バカなことはやめろよ。바보짓 좀 그만해.
- I felt like a right wally. 我觉得自己像个十足的傻瓜。Me sentí como un auténtico tonto.すごくバカみたいに感じた。완전 바보 같은 기분이었어.
Pronunciation
/ˈwɒli/
Usage Guide
Context: mild insult
Tone: friendly, teasing
✓ Do Say
- You wally你这个笨蛋Pedazo de boboこのおバカ이 바보야
✗ Don't Say
- Mild insult轻微的侮辱Insulto leve軽い悪口です가벼운 모욕
Common Mistakes
- Affectionate mild insult
Origin & History
British slang of unclear origin. Possibly from 'Walter' as a stock foolish name.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Variations
Wally
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