Blowing a Hoolie

Slang Term British ★★★☆☆ Moderate Casual
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Meaning: Extremely windy.

狂风大作。
Viento fortísimo.
猛烈な風。
엄청나게 강한 바람.

Scottish/British slang for very strong winds.

苏格兰/英国俚语,形容非常猛烈的大风。
Argot escocés/británico para vientos muy fuertes.
スコットランド・イギリスのスラングで非常に強い風を表す。
매우 강한 바람을 뜻하는 스코틀랜드/영국 속어.

Examples

  1. It's blowing a hoolie!
    狂风大作!
    ¡Hace un viento fortísimo!
    猛烈な風が吹いている!
    미친 듯이 바람이 분다!
  2. Absolutely blowing a hoolie out there.
    外面风大得不得了。
    Fuera sopla un viento terrible.
    外はものすごい強風だ。
    밖에 정말 엄청난 강풍이야.

Pronunciation

/ˈbləʊɪŋ ə ˈhuːli/

Usage Guide

Context: wind

Tone: emphatic

✓ Do Say

  • Blowing a hoolie
    狂风大作
    viento fortísimo
    猛烈な風
    엄청난 강풍이 불고 있다

✗ Don't Say

  • Scottish/British slang
    苏格兰/英国俚语
    Argot escocés/británico
    スコットランド・イギリスのスラング
    스코틀랜드/영국 속어

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Origin & History

Scottish/British slang, possibly from Scots Gaelic.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Variations

Blowing a hoolie

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