what does burly mean
Wiktionary (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: burly (Adjective). Large, well-built, and muscular. He's a big, burly rugby player who works as a landscape gardener.burly (Adjective). Originating from the east end of London, England. An expressive term to mean something is good, awesome, amazing, unbelievable.e's a big, burly rugby player who works as a landscape gardener. burly (Adjective). Originating from the east end of London, England. An expressive term to mean something is good, awesome, amazing, unbelievable.