How to Pronounce "the willies"
expression
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwɪliz
thuh WIL-leez or thee WIL-leez
ðə, ði/ /wˈɪliz
thuh WIL-leez or thee WIL-leez
Definition
A feeling of fear, nervousness, or discomfort, often for no clear reason; the sensation you get when something creeps you out. Used informally.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwɪliz
British English
ðə, ði/ /wˈɪliz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh WIL-leez or thee WIL-leez
UK
thuh WIL-leez or thee WIL-leez
Listen in Context
Old houses at night give me the willies.
That horror movie gave my sister the willies.
Spiders always give me the willies.
I can't walk past that creepy old doll. She totally gives me the willies.