Meaning Of The Word Willy-nilly

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willy-nilly
If someone does something willy-nilly, they do it in a careless and disorganized way, without planning it in advance.
If something happens to you willy-nilly, it happens whether you like it or not.

willy-nilly in American English
that is or happens whether one wishes it or not
whether one wishes it or not; willingly or unwillingly
adjective: shilly-shallying; vacillating
adverb: in a disorganized or unplanned manner; sloppily

willy-nilly in British English
adjective: occurring or taking place whether desired or not
adverb: whether desired or not

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