Question 1 · Quick check
willy
CEFRB1
/ˈwɪli/
adjective · verb · noun
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In plain English
- 01
adjective
Nervous or unsure; used mainly in the phrase willy-nilly.
- 02
adjective
Extra detailSelf-willed; willful.
Examples
Tom's face turned red as he accidentally flashed his willy while changing at the gym.
Mum, my willy's all hard.
At a glance
Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 3
- Citations
- 1
- Synonyms
- 3
Deep Dive
adjective
Extra meaningWilling; favourable; ready; eager.
verb
Extra meaningTo cleanse wool or cotton, etc. with a willy, or willow.
noun
Extra meaningA willow basket.
More examples
In contextLittle Johnny got his willy stuck in his zipper.
Everybody knows your mum is a whore / Getting 'round Piccadilly looking for willy / Punters pull up and say "don't be silly"
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Origin
adjective
From Middle English willy, willi, equivalent to will + -y. Cognate with Dutch willig (“obedient, hearsome”), German willig (“willing”), Swedish villig (“willing, agreeable”).