Definition of squally Squally

squal•ly

We found 11 definitions of squally from 5 different sources.

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What does squally mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

squally, squallier, squalliest

squally - characterized by brief periods of violent wind or rain; "a grey squally morning"
  stormy (especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion; "a stormy day"; "wide and stormy seas"
squally - characterized by short periods of noisy commotion; "a home life that has been extraordinarily squally"
  squalling
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • squally (Adjective)
    Characterized by squalls, or sudden violent bursts of wind; gusty.
  • squally (Adjective)
    Producing or characteristic of loud wails.
  • squally (Adjective)
    Interrupted by unproductive spots, as a field of turnips or grain.
  • squally (Adjective)
    Not equally good throughout; not uniform; uneven; faulty.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • squally (a.)
    Abounding with squalls; disturbed often with sudden and violent gusts of wind; gusty; as, squally weather.
  • squally (a.)
    Interrupted by unproductive spots; -- said of a flied of turnips or grain.
  • squally (a.)
    Not equally good throughout; not uniform; uneven; faulty; -- said of cloth.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • squally
    skwawl′i, adj. irregularly woven: having bare patches, of a field of corn, &c. [Prob. the same as scally. Cf. Scall.]

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  • squally, adjective.

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