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wishy-washy
adjective
Wavering; lacking in commitment, certainty, or support; namby-pamby.
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/ˈwɪʃ.iˌwɒʃ.i/ /ˈwɪʃ.iˌwɑ.ʃi/
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adjective
Wavering; lacking in commitment, certainty, or support; namby-pamby.
“Not wanting to be pressed for details, public relations gave a wishy-washy answer.”
Thin or watery.
“The wishy-washy orange juice served by the cafeteria not only failed to be sweet; it was barely orange.”
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Not wanting to be pressed for details, public relations gave a wishy-washy answer.
The wishy-washy orange juice served by the cafeteria not only failed to be sweet; it was barely orange.