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Meaning of palsy-walsy

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

palsy-walsy

Pronunciation:

adjective

Definitions

  1. Very friendly, especially in an excessive or artificial way.

    Example: She's gotten palsy-walsy with her in-laws lately.

    Synonyms:chummy