Browsing page 25 of "W" words

• welfare

  That part of town is a might bit wellie.

  Last edited on Jan 19 2003. Submitted by Tom J. on Jan 19 2003.

• short for 'wellington boots' another name for gumboot. Used in New Zealand, Britain and Ireland.

  Last edited on Feb 10 2012. Submitted by Gretchen T. from Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand on Aug 29 2005.

expression

• we'll treat you so many ways, you're bound to like one of them!
  
  This is an old Southern saying, often associated with hospitality houses and comics.
  
  Compare to ya'll come back here.
  
  Minnie said to the boys, we'll treat you so many ways, you're bound to like one of them!

  Last edited on Feb 27 2017. Submitted by Dr. P.D. Fisher on Feb 27 2017.

• Southern for come see us, we'll be hospitable.

  Last edited on May 12 2019. Submitted by Gerald685 on May 12 2019.

interjection

• "well", usually used when all hope is lost; combination of "well" and "help".

  Last edited on Jul 01 2020. Submitted by Chuck S. on Jul 01 2020.

• an unpleasant woman.

  Last edited on Sep 21 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 21 2009.

• the flap of loose skin over your elbow.

  Last edited on Feb 02 2005. Submitted by Brett M. on Feb 02 2005.