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palsy-walsy Definition

palsy-walsy (pal′zē wal)

adjective

Slang very friendly; intimate

Etymology: redupl. of palsy < pals, pl. of pal + -y

Browse dictionary entries near palsy-walsy

  1. palsy
  2. palsied
  3. palsgrave
  4. palpus
  5. palpitation
  6. palpitate
  7. palpebral
  8. palpate
  9. palpable
  10. palp
  1. palter
  2. paltriness
  3. paltry
  4. paludal
  5. paludism
  6. paly
  7. palynology
  8. pam
  9. Pamela
  10. Pamirs