holey in American English (ˈhoʊli ) adjective. having a hole or holes. Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition.
What does by hokey mean?
sentimental
: very silly, old-fashioned, or sentimental : corny. See the full definition for hokey in the English Language Learners Dictionary.
Is it holy or holey?
holy is an adjective used to describe anything dedicated or consecrated to God or for a religious purpose. King Arthur searched for the Holy Grail. holey is also an adjective but nothing religious. It is used to describe anything that has holes in it.
Is Holey plural?
Plural form of holy Used almost exclusively in Holy of Holies.
What is a Scottish hoolie?
blow a hooley/hoolie informalScottish. if it is blowing a hooley, there is a storm with very strong winds. Blowing a hooley here already, hope the roof stays on!
What’s another word for Hokey?
What is another word for hokey?
| banal | cheesy |
|---|---|
| feeble | hackneyed |
| kitschy | mawkish |
| old-fashioned | sentimental |
| shopworn | stale |
Is Hokey an idiom?
mod. contrived; phony; ill conceived. (see also hocus.)
How do you say full of holes?
- astonishing.
- implausible.
- impossible.
- improbable.
- inconceivable.
- incredible.
- outlandish.
- preposterous.
Is Holey a Scrabble word?
Yes, holey is in the scrabble dictionary.
What is the opposite of hokey?
(unsentimental) Opposite of excessively sentimental or emotional. unsentimental. cynical. impassive. unemotional.
Where does the word holy come from?
The origin of the word “holy” comes from the eleventh century Old High German hulis and Old English holegn meaning “Holly” as in Holly Tree, considered a sacred plant to both pre-Christian Celtic and Roman worship.
What does it mean that God is Holy?
God is Holy. Definition: Holy means the pure, loving nature of God, separate from evil. aggressively seeking to universalize itself: that this character inheres in places, times and institutions intimately associated with worship; and that it is to characterize human beings who have entered into personal relations with God.
What does it mean to be holy?
To be holy refers to a state of being set apart from defilement. The Hebrew word translated “holy” comes from a term meaning “separate.” Thus, what is holy is separated from common use, or held sacred, especially by virtue of its being clean and pure.
What is the definition of Holey?
Holey means full of holes. It is a perfectly good word, no matter what spell check says. Its more common homophone holy has several definitions: 1. sacred, or associated with a deity; 2. worthy of worship; 3. saintly; 4. deserving reverence.
