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wish-wash


wish–wash

noun \ˈwish-ˌwsh, -ˌwäsh\

Definition of WISH-WASH

1
: a weak drink
2
: insipid talk or writing

Origin of WISH-WASH

reduplication of 2wash
First Known Use: 1786

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