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| wil·ly-nil·ly [ wìllee níllee ] |
adverb |
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1. without wanting to: whether or not somebody wants it to happen
  He won't be rushed willy-nilly into a quick decision.
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2. haphazardly: in a disorganized or unplanned way
Totally confused by now, I handed out the invitations willy-nilly.
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adjective |
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1. happening without choice: happening or existing without plan or choice
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2. haphazard: lacking direction or organization
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| [Early 17th century. < will I, nill I "whether I wish it or do not wish it"] |
