"Guidwillie" is a Scottish word that has a unique spelling. Its IPA phonetic transcription is /ɡI'dwɪli/. The "guid" part is pronounced like "guide" without the "e" and means good or excellent. The "willie" part is pronounced like "willy" and means a young or small creature. Together, "guidwillie" refers to a small, lovely, or pretty thing or creature. Despite its uncommon spelling, this word is still used in some parts of Scotland and has a delightful meaning.