squally

squal·ly

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [skwaw-lee]
- /ˈskwɔ li/
- /skwɔːl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skwaw-lee]
- /ˈskwɔ li/

Definitions of squally word

adjective squally characterized by squalls. 1
adjective squally stormy; threatening. 1
adjective squally weather: gusty 1
adjective squally In squally weather, there are sudden strong winds which often cause brief, violent storms. 0

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Origin of squally

First appearance:

before 1710

One of the 50% oldest English words

First recorded in 1710-20; squall1 + -y1

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Parts of speech for Squally

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Squally

squally popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

squally usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for squally

adj squally

blowy — windy
blusterous — to roar and be tumultuous, as wind.
breezy — If you describe someone as breezy, you mean that they behave in a casual, cheerful, and confident manner.
drafty — characterized by or admitting currents of air, usually uncomfortable.
gusty — tasty; savory; appetizing.

adjective squally

draughty — characterized by or admitting currents of air, usually uncomfortable.
inclement — (of the weather, the elements, etc.) severe, rough, or harsh; stormy.
wild — living in a state of nature; not tamed or domesticated: a wild animal; wild geese.
windswept — open or exposed to the wind: a wind-swept beach.
windy — accompanied or characterized by wind: a windy day.

All 10 Synonyms of squally