booly

/ˈbuːli/

Definitions

1. adjective

of or relating to the boll weevil, a beetle that damages cotton bolls

“The farmer was worried about the booly infestation affecting his crops.”

2. noun

a boll weevil, especially in the south-central United States

“The booly caused significant damage to the cotton fields.”

Synonyms

  • boll weevil
  • cotton boll weevil

Antonyms

  • boll beetle-free
  • cotton pest-free