namby-pambiness

namby-pambiness
\\|nambē|pambēnə̇s\ noun (-es)
: the quality or state of being namby-pamby

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namˈby-pamˈbiness noun
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Main Entry:namby-pamby

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • namby-pambiness — nam·by pam·bi·ness …   English syllables

  • namby-pamby — namby pambiness, namby pambyism, n. namby pambyish, adj. /nam bee pam bee/, adj., n., pl. namby pambies for 4. adj. 1. without firm methods or policy; weak or indecisive: namby pamby handling of juvenile offenders. 2. lacking in character,… …   Universalium

  • namby-pambyism — “+ˌizəm noun ( s) : namby pambiness …   Useful english dictionary

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