Slang

willies

This page is about the slang term willies

Meaning

(always in plural form the willies) a feeling of fear or strong apprehension

For example

  • The sound of rats scratching around in the walls gave him the willies.

  • Feeling something brush against my face in the darkness, I suddenly got the willies and started to run.

Quick Quiz

The old house gave Jeffrey the willies. Every time he went inside, he felt

a. peaceful

b. nervous

c. energized
a) peaceful b) nervous c) energized

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Contributor: Matt Errey