wishy-washy

The definition of wishy wishy is someone or something uncertain, indecisive and wavering, or someone who cannot make up his mind.

(adjective)

An example of a wishy washy person is someone who says yes to an invitation, and then no, and then that he will think about it.

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See wishy-washy in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

  1. watery; insipid; thin
    1. weak; feeble
    2. vacillating; indecisive

Origin: redupl. of washy

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See wishy-washy in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective wish·y-wash·i·er, wish·y-wash·i·est
Informal
  1. Thin and watery, as tea or soup; insipid.
  2. Lacking in strength of character or purpose; ineffective.

Origin:

Origin: Reduplication of washy, thin, watery

Origin: , from wash

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  • wishˈy-washˌi·ness noun

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