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willy

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Noun — A childish or informal British word for the penis.

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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Frequently asked questions

What does it mean to call someone a willy in British slang?

Calling someone a willy in British slang is a mild insult meaning they're being foolish or silly. It's a lighthearted rather than harsh put-down.

Is willy used the same way in American English?

Willy is chiefly British slang; American English doesn't commonly use it in either the childish anatomical sense or the mild insult sense for a foolish person.

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