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“wishy”

The following 3 entries include the term wishy.

wishy-washy

adjective

: lacking in character or determination : ineffectual

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wishy-washily

adverb

: in a wishy-washy manner : insipidly

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wishy-washiness

noun

: the quality or state of being wishy-washy : insipidity

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