What does Woolies mean?

Woolworths food (Upmarket food) For example: "That's so Woolies (That's so upmarket/fancy)"

Where does the slang word Woolies come from?

Woolies is a slang term from South Africa. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in South Africa and across Africa.

Woolies

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Woolies definition 1

Woolworths food (Upmarket food)

"That's so Woolies (That's so upmarket/fancy)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

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