squally Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite characterized by short periods of noisy commotion
    squalling.
    • a home life that has been extraordinarily squally
  2. adjective satellite characterized by brief periods of violent wind or rain
    • a grey squally morning

WordNet


Squall"y adjective
Definitions
  1. Abounding with squalls; disturbed often with sudden and violent gusts of wind; gusty; as, squally weather.
  2. (Agric.) Interrupted by unproductive spots; -- said of a flied of turnips or grain. Prov. Eng. Halliwell.
  3. (Weaving) Not equally good throughout; not uniform; uneven; faulty; -- said of cloth.

Webster 1913