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willy

Pronunciation: /ˈwɪli/

The English word “willy” has 8 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Willing; favourable; ready; eager.
  2. Self-willed; willful.

verb

  1. To cleanse wool or cotton, etc. with a willy, or willow.

noun

  1. A willow basket.
  2. A fish basket.
  3. The penis.
  4. A term of abuse.
  5. A person who is manipulated into serving as a useful agent without knowing it.

Etymology

From Middle English willy, willi, equivalent to will + -y. Cognate with Dutch willig (“obedient, hearsome”), German willig (“willing”), Swedish villig (“willing, agreeable”).

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