Wishy-washy In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "wishy-washy", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-04-04 10:04

Meaning of Wishy-washy

Synonyms:

Namby-pamby , milk and water

Wishy-washy disapproving adjective informal

Used to disapprove of someone or something because their ideas, colour, flavor, and character ect. are not firm or clear enough

My wife loved a wishy-washy blue car, but I wanted a dark blue one.

This glass of beer is absolutely wishy-washy. It must have been added with water.

The president couldn't lift the country out of poverty and unemployment under his wishy-washy leadership.

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