willy-nilly
SYLLABICATION: wil·ly-nil·ly
PRONUNCIATION: wl-nl
ADVERB: 1. Whether desired or not: After her boss fell sick, she willy-nilly found herself directing the project. 2. Without order or plan; haphazardly.
ADJECTIVE: 1. Being or occurring whether desired or not: willy-nilly cooperation. 2. Disordered; haphazard: willy-nilly zoning laws.
ETYMOLOGY: Alteration of will ye (or he), nill ye (or he), be you (or he) willing, be you (or he) unwilling.