Willy Meaning
/ˈwɪli/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjWilling; favourable; ready; eager.
adjSelf-willed; willful.
Sentence Examples
Tom's face turned red as he accidentally flashed his willy while changing at the gym.
Mum, my willy's all hard.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The doctor checked the boy's ____ for a possible hernia during the physical exam.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The name ____ is often used as a short form for the several many traditional names like William or sometimes Wilfred today.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English willy, willi, equivalent to will + -y. Cognate with Dutch willig (“obedient, hearsome”), German willig (“willing”), Swedish villig (“willing, agreeable”).
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Everybody knows your mum is a whore / Getting 'round Piccadilly looking for willy / Punters pull up and say "don't be silly""
— 2016 March 7, “Road Rage (Freestyle)”, performed by Little T (Josh Tate):
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The doctor checked the boy's ____ for a possible hernia during the physical exam.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The name ____ is often used as a short form for the several many traditional names like William or sometimes Wilfred today.