peely-wally

/ ˈpiːlɪˈwælɪ /

adjective

1. slang.
   off colour; pale and ill-looking

   he's a wee bit peely-wally this morning

Word History and Origins

Origin of peely-wally¹

apparently a reduplicated form of wally ² in the sense: faded

Example Sentences

Among the weak she recovered her strength – transformed from peely-wally puking maid to an Amazon heading to battle.

From The Guardian

Our working-class scum are not very fit and look a bit peely-wally.

From The Guardian