How to Pronounce "willies"
word
ˈwɪliz
WIL-leez
wˈɪliz
WIL-leez
Definition
A feeling of nervous fear, unease, or discomfort, usually caused by something creepy, scary, or disturbing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɪliz
British English
wˈɪliz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WIL-leez
UK
WIL-leez
Listen in Context
Spiders give me the willies.
That dark house gave us the willies.
Horror movies always give him the willies.
I can't watch that video—it totally gives me the willies.