Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

waley

noun
/ˈweɪli/
Definition
A person who does something for a living or as a job, particularly in a specific field or trade.
Examples
  • The chai waley prepared delicious tea for the visitors.
  • Each street had its own fruit waley selling fresh produce early in the morning.
  • The children loved hearing stories from the sweet waley about how he made his candies.
Meaning
Usually used in contexts related to local professions or trades, often indicating a person associated with a particular activity or business.
Synonyms
  • seller
  • vendor
  • trader