welly

/ˈwɛli/
noun
  1. A waterproof rubber or plastic boot, typically reaching up to the knee, worn to keep feet dry in wet or muddy conditions.
    • I put on my wellies before walking the dog through the muddy field.
    • The children splashed in puddles wearing their bright yellow wellies.
    • Farmers often wear wellies to work in the barn and the fields.
  2. Energy, force, or effort, especially when applied to a task or action.
    • If you want to open that jar, you'll need to use a bit more welly.
    • Come on, give it some welly! We need to finish this project by noon.
    • He put a lot of welly into the kick and sent the ball flying over the goal.
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