wooley back

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English

Etymology

See woolly back.

Noun

wooley back (plural wooley backs)

  1. (Geordie) Alternative form of woollyback (pejorative: an inhabitant of a rural area).
  2. (Scotland, derogatory) A term of abuse directed at Highlanders or rural folk in general.

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