willy
Willy (noun) means a childish or informal British word for the penis. Example: “The toddler ran around the garden with no trousers on, giggling about his willy.”
How to use willy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBritish informal slang — either a childish word for the penis, or a mild insult meaning "idiot".
Very informal/slang; mainly used in British English, often in a joking or childish tone.
Word forms
willier comparative, more willy comparative, willied past tense, willies plural, willies plural, willies plural, Willys plural, Willies plural, willies singular, williest superlative, most willy superlative
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The toddler ran around the garden with no trousers on, giggling about his _____.
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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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.
What is the meaning of willy?
"willy" (noun) means a childish or informal British word for the penis.
What is another word for willy?
Other words for "willy" include dork, silly billy, johnson, wee-wee.
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