wishy-washily
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wishy-washily — |wishē|]wȯshə̇lē, ishi|], ]wäsh , ]wȯish , li, chiefly in substand speech ]wȯrsh or ]wärsh adverb : in a wishy washy manner : insipidly … Useful english dictionary
wishy-washy — wishy washily, adv. wishy washiness, n. /wish ee wosh ee, waw shee/, adj. 1. lacking in decisiveness; without strength or character; irresolute. 2. washy or watery, as a liquid; thin and weak. [1685 95; gradational compound based on WASHY] * * * … Universalium
wishy-washy — [wish′ē wôsh΄ē] adj. [redupl. of WASHY] Informal 1. watery; insipid; thin 2. a) weak; feeble b) vacillating; indecisive wishy washily adv … English World dictionary
