WILLIES

willies

(noun) feelings of uneasiness; “that guy gave me the willies”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

The meaning "spell of nervousness", recorded since 1896, stems perhaps from the woollies, a dialectal term for "nervous uneasiness", probably in reference to the physical itchiness of wool garments.

Noun

willies

plural of willy

Noun

willies pl (plural only)

(colloquial, with "the") A feeling of nervousness or fear.

Synonyms

• (anxiety): creeps, heebie-jeebies, collywobbles

• (anxiety): see fear

Source: Wiktionary

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WILLY

Wil"ly, n. Etym: [Cf. Willow.]

1. A large wicker basket. [Prov. Eng.] Halliwell.

2. (Textile Manuf.)

Definition: Same as 1st Willow, 2.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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