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Definition of willies

willies

/ˈwɪl.iz/
wil · lies
Plural:willies
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• noun

1

A strong feeling of nervous discomfort, unease, or creepy fear (almost always used with "the", as in "give someone the willies").

Example

"Walking past the abandoned house at midnight always gives me the willies."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In the sense of nervousness or fear, this word is a plural-only noun almost exclusively preceded by "the" in informal expressions such as "give someone the willies" or "get the willies."

• Rhymes for willies

• Nearby Words

williamson
williamsport
williamstown
willies
willimantic
willing
willingboro

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Willies. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/willies
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