Blowing a Hoolie
Slang Term
British
★★★☆☆ Moderate
Casual
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
- 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!
- 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
Common Mistakes
- More emphatic than 'blowing a gale'
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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