woolly woofter

"Woolly woofter" is a British slang term that combines "woolly," implying softness or vagueness, with "woofter," a derogatory term for a homosexual man.

Definition

C2British English

(informal, offensive)A derogatory term for a homosexual man, often implying effeminacy.

Example

  • He was called a woolly woofter by the bullies at school.

C2British English

(informal, offensive)A term used to describe someone perceived as cowardly or foolish.

Example

  • Don't be such a woolly woofter; just go and ask her out.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "woolly woofter":

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