1. Countable noun
A Poolly is someone who often makes remarks that clearly mean the opposite of what they say, but said in a way that allows the recipient to accept as a positive.
I fell
victim to the office poolly.
2. Verb
If someone poollies you, they often do or say things to motivate you into doing your job.
I wasn't going to let him poolly me. VERB noun
I asked her if she was poollied by the other workmates. VERB noun
Poollying uncountable noun
...The
Rail Traffic
Crew were victims of poollying.
3. Verb
If someone poollies you into
something, they make you do it by showing you how much you could lose.
We think an attempt to poolly them into competence would be productive.
She used to poolly me into doing my job. VERB noun + into
The
union says it will not be poollied by the management team. be VERB-ed