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Meaning of wishy-washy

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

wishy-washy

Pronunciation:/ˈwɪʃ.iˌwɒʃ.i//ˈwɪʃ.iˌwɑ.ʃi/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Wavering; lacking in commitment, certainty, or support; namby-pamby.

    Example: Not wanting to be pressed for details, public relations gave a wishy-washy answer.

  2. Thin or watery.

    Example: The wishy-washy orange juice served by the cafeteria not only failed to be sweet; it was barely orange.