holey

Word parts

hole + -y

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈhəʊl.li/ or [ˈhɒʊli] or [ˈhɒʊɫ.li] or /ˈhəʊli/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈhoʊli/
• Homophones: wholly, holy

Adjective

Positive holey

Comparative holier

Superlative holiest

1. If something is holey, it has a lot of holes.