English Word · Intermediate
willies
A feeling of nervousness or fear
Pronunciation: say willies
Meaning
A feeling of nervousness or fear.
Example
Staying in the haunted house gave me the willies.
Staying in the haunted house gave me the willies.
Practice tips
- Practice willies out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.