WILLY

Proper noun

Willy (plural Willys)

A male given name, diminutive of William.

Etymology 1

Adjective

willy (comparative willier or more willy, superlative williest or most willy)

(obsolete) Willing; favourable; ready; eager.

(UK dialectal, Scotland) Self-willed; willful.

Etymology 2

Noun

willy (plural willies)

Alternative form of willow

Etymology 3

Noun

willy (plural willies)

(UK dialectal) A willow basket.

(UK dialectal) A fish basket.

Etymology 4

Noun

willy (plural willies)

(hypocoristic, slang, childish) the penis.

(UK, childish) Term of abuse.

Synonyms

• (penis): peter, johnson, wee-wee; see also penis

Etymology 5

Noun

willy (plural willies)

(espionage) A person who is manipulated into serving as a useful agent without knowing it.

Source: Wiktionary


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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