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WILLY-NILLY

(adverb)
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There are 2 meanings of the word Willy-Nilly.

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Willy-Nilly - as an adverb

In a random manner

Example: "The houses were randomly scattered"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arbitrarily16at randomevery which wayhaphazardly32indiscriminatelyrandomly14

Without having a choice

Example Sentences

"The children were running around willy-nilly, without any sense of direction."
"During the chaotic party, people were dancing willy-nilly, bumping into each other."
"The storm knocked down trees and power lines willy-nilly, causing widespread damage."
"She packed her suitcase willy-nilly, without much thought for what she would actually need."
"The company implemented changes willy-nilly, without consulting its employees."
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Is WILLY-NILLY a valid Scrabble word?
No, willy-nilly is NOT valid for Scrabble
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Is WILLY-NILLY a valid Words With Friends word?
No, willy-nilly is NOT valid for Words With Friends
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