whil·ly·wha I. noun alsowhil·ly·whaw\ˈ(h)wiliˌ(h)wȯ\ (-s) Etymology: origin unknown 1.Scotland: a deceitful flatterer 2.chiefly Scotland: a coaxing deceitful speech — usually used in plural II. transitive verb Scotland: to dupe by flattering : wheedle, cajole intransitive verb Scotland: to talk in a coaxing manner