ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Nilly-willy

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˌnɪliˈwɪli/ · Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Nilly-willy is an adverb meaning (archaic) Synonym of willy-nilly.

Meaning

(archaic) Synonym of willy-nilly.

Example Sentences

Yet it has to be done and, nilly-willy, it is the business of the rabbi to take the foremost part.

Synonyms for nilly-willy

Depending on context, synonyms include willy-nilly.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include willy nilly, wilily, sillily, woollily, sillyly, silly.

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