wet willy
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Meaning · English
A prank whereby a saliva-moistened finger is inserted into an unsuspecting person's ear, often with a slight twisting motion.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He is such a jerk; he gave me a sloppy wet willy.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “wet willy” mean?
A prank whereby a saliva-moistened finger is inserted into an unsuspecting person's ear, often with a slight twisting motion.
Is “wet willy” formal or informal?
wet willy is generally slang.