wishy-washily

wishy-washily
\\|wishē|]wȯshə̇lē, -ishi|], ]wäsh-, ]wȯish-, -li, chiefly in substand speech ]wȯrsh- or ]wärsh-\ adverb
: in a wishy-washy manner : insipidly

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  • wishy-washily — adverb In a wishy washy manner …   Wiktionary

  • wishy-washy — wishy washily, adv. wishy washiness, n. /wish ee wosh ee, waw shee/, adj. 1. lacking in decisiveness; without strength or character; irresolute. 2. washy or watery, as a liquid; thin and weak. [1685 95; gradational compound based on WASHY] * * * …   Universalium

  • wishy-washy — [wish′ē wôsh΄ē] adj. [redupl. of WASHY] Informal 1. watery; insipid; thin 2. a) weak; feeble b) vacillating; indecisive wishy washily adv …   English World dictionary

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