\ ˌpal-zē-ˈwal-zē
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Definition of palsy-walsy
slang
: being or appearing to be very intimate
Synonyms & Antonyms for palsy-walsy
Synonyms
- amicable,
- bonhomous,
- buddy-buddy,
- chummy,
- collegial,
- companionable,
- comradely,
- cordial,
- friendly,
- genial,
- hail-fellow,
- hail-fellow-well-met,
- hearty,
- matey
- [chiefly British],
- neighborly,
- palsy,
- warm,
- warmhearted
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“Palsy-walsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/palsy-walsy. Accessed 19 Jun. 2021.
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palsy-walsy
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English Language Learners Definition of palsy-walsy
informal
: friendly in a way that is not proper or sincere
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The first known use of palsy-walsy was in 1933
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