"willy nilly" meaning in All languages combined

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Adverb [English]

Forms: more willy nilly [comparative], most willy nilly [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adv|nolinkhead=1}} willy nilly (comparative more willy nilly, superlative most willy nilly)
  1. Alternative form of willy-nilly Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: willy-nilly
    Sense id: en-willy_nilly-en-adv-tpMzYF8E Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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