ˈbowly,a.Sc. Also bowlie, boolie. [perh.f. bow n.1orn.2 + -ly1; but cf. bowl v.3 and boul.] Bent, rounded. 1821Galt Ann. Par. 131 It was of the goose species, only with short bowly legs.1864J. Brown Plain Wds. Health 87 Your bowly back, your huge arms.