"Willy" meaning in English

See Willy in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /ˈwɪli/ Audio: en-us-willie.ogg , En-au-willy.ogg Forms: Willys [plural], Willies [plural], Willie [alternative]
Rhymes: -ɪli Head templates: {{en-proper noun|s|Willies}} Willy (plural Willys or Willies)
  1. A male given name, diminutive of William. Categories (topical): English diminutives of male given names Derived forms: whining Willy

Inflected forms

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    },
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    },
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        },
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        },
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        }
      ],
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        ],
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        ]
      ]
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  ],
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      "ipa": "/ˈwɪli/"
    },
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    },
    {
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    }
  ],
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    }
  ],
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      ]
    },
    {
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      ]
    },
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        ]
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    },
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    },
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    }
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