welly

plural wellies · alternative wellie

1. countableinformalA Wellington boot.

   Dad has great big welly boots. For squishing in the mud; Two great big black welly boots: Thud, thud, thud.

   2009, Verse for Ages

2. informaluncountableForce on a pedal or increase to any fuel or power for an engine or motor.
3. informaluncountableForce or effort.

   Come on! Put some welly into it!

   Synonyms: back, elbow grease

1. IrelandUKdialectalnot comparableobsoleteAlmost; nearly.

   A person exceedingly hungry says, "I'm welly clem'd; I'm almost or well-nigh starved." It is the ordinary appeal of a beggar in the streets, when asking for food.

   1853, Notes & Queries, volume 8, page 64

1. not comparableVery.

   The real thrill comes to the investigator when, convinced that he is no mere casual diner, the waiter grins broadly and says, "You don't worry. I get you something welly nice."

   1928 October 13, The Argus, Melbourne, page 2, column 7

1. New ZealandinformalWellington, New Zealand