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Meaning of namby-pamby

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

namby-pamby

Pronunciation:

noun

Definitions

  1. One who is insipid, sentimental or weak.

  2. Talk or writing which is weakly sentimental or affectedly pretty.

verb

Definitions

  1. To coddle.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Insipid and sentimental.

  2. Lacking vigor or decisiveness; spineless; wishy-washy.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/namby-pamby

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