Woolies
(Australian, British, slang) Woolworths, a well-known chain of shops selling confectionery, stationery, etc.
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"I want you to be nice until it's time to not be nice." Couple of Bad Asses! Timothy Dalton (From Belper y'know) and Swayze in Sell Thru Action! Ya Mum will only let you choose one from Woolies.... Which one ya pick…
I now use the coles or woolies app to make a shopping list beforehand for that exact reason.
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(Australian, British, slang) Woolworths, a well-known chain of shops selling confectionery, stationery, etc.
“I now use the coles or woolies app to make a shopping list beforehand for that exact reason.”
Running up through the crowds she looked at her watch and found she had still a half-hour to spare, saw her face as she whipped into Woolies
“"I want you to be nice until it's time to not be nice." Couple of Bad Asses! Timothy Dalton (From Belper y'know) and Swayze in Sell Thru Action! Ya Mum will only let you choose one from Woolies.... Which one ya picking?”
— Bluesky· May 2026“I now use the coles or woolies app to make a shopping list beforehand for that exact reason.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“michaelwest.com.au/woolies-accu...”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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