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holey
This term describes a physical state of decay or damage where a material is perforated. It carries a strong connotation of neglect, poverty, or extreme age, often evoking images of tattered clothing or crumbling infrastructure. It is a descriptive, literal term used primarily in casual or observational contexts.
Users must distinguish this word from its homophone "holy," which refers to sacredness or divinity. While they sound identical, "holey" is strictly limited to the physical presence of gaps or apertures and never carries a spiritual meaning.
Meanings
Examples
I cannot believe I am wearing such holey tights to the party.
The moth had left the wool sweater completely holey.
The ancient parchment was yellowed and holey from age.
My boots are so holey that my feet get wet the moment it rains.
The ghost wore a holey shroud that fluttered in the wind.