English Vocabulary – Willy – Nilly

The meanings of some words appear confusing and more during govt job exams. one such word is willy nilly. Many meanings can be attributed to it. Let us see its meaning, antonym and usage.

Willy – nilly

Meaning – without order/ carelessly or without choice/ no choice

Antonym – orderly/carefully, selection

Explanation – Tom and Tim were room mates in a college hostel. Tom always threw his things willy-nilly everywhere in the room while Tim was the opposite. Tim always found himself drawn willy- nilly into arguments with Tom. He was forced willy-nilly to accept Tom’s company in the room. Once they happened to visit a shopping mall and Tom spent his pocket money willy-nilly and had to borrow from others for the rest of the month.