Definitions for willy-nilly

willy-nilly wil·ly-nil·ly

Spelling: [wil-ee-nil-ee]
IPA: /ˈwɪl iˈnɪl i/

Willy-Nilly is a 11 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 43 anagrams from letters in willy-nilly (-iillllnwyy).

Definitions for willy-nilly

adverb

  1. in a disorganized or unplanned manner; sloppily.
  2. whether one wishes to or not; willingly or unwillingly:

adjective

  1. shilly-shallying; vacillating.
  2. disorganized, unplanned; sloppy:

Origin of willy-nilly

1600-10; from the phrase will ye, nill ye. See will1, nill

Examples for willy-nilly

Arms that seize resistless maidens and enfold them, willy-nilly!

You are the three volume man with the happy ending tacked on willy-nilly.

The woman of the house called us about nine o'clock, and we had to get up "willy-nilly."

At Jamestown, willy-nilly, the old Governor was forced to promise reforms.

One thing, willy-nilly, we have done,—or rather nature has done it for us.

It is a part of Serbia, willy-nilly and it will continue to be so.

This was actually done, and our friend was present willy-nilly.

Consequently, we are compelled, willy-nilly, to borrow from others.

Cynthia may fret and fume and stamp, but willy-nilly I shall carry her away.

"Sir laggard, I knew that willy-nilly you would follow me," she cried.

Word Value for willy-nilly
Scrable

11

Words with friends

12

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