willy nilly (Meaning)

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willy nilly (r)

in a random manner

without having a choice

Webster

See Will I, nill I, etc., under 3d Will.

The children ran about willy nilly, oblivious to the danger.
The wind howled willy nilly, sending leaves flying in all directions.
The car careened willy nilly down the road, its driver having lost control.
The government imposed new regulations willy nilly, without considering the consequences.
The company spent money willy nilly, even when it didn't have it.
The student submitted his assignment willy nilly, knowing it was incomplete.
The athlete trained willy nilly, despite feeling exhausted.
The scientist experimented willy nilly, eager to make a breakthrough.
The artist painted willy nilly, following his creative impulses.
The cat knocked things over willy nilly, as is its feline nature.

in a random manner, without having a choiceSee Will I, nill I, etc., under 3d Will.

randomly,haphazardly, casually, arbitrarily, aimlessly, anyway, erratically, indiscriminately, haphazard, at random

carefully, carefully, orderly, methodically, orderly, systematically, methodically,systematically, purposefully, gingerly

The children ran about willy nilly, oblivious to the danger.

The wind howled willy nilly, sending leaves flying in all directions.

The car careened willy nilly down the road, its driver having lost control.

The government imposed new regulations willy nilly, without considering the consequences.