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squally.

Characterized by squalls, or sudden violent bursts of wind; gusty.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈskwɔːli/
  1. Characterized by squalls, or sudden violent bursts of wind; gusty.

  2. Producing or characteristic of loud wails.

Where this word comes from

From squall + -y; from 1719.

adj/ˈskwɔːli/
  1. Having unproductive wet spots due to poor drainage.

    UK · obsolete
  2. Not equally good throughout; not uniform; uneven; faulty.

Where this word comes from

Probably related to scall + -y.

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