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wishy–washily
adverb
\¦wishē¦|wȯshə̇lē, -ishi¦|, |wäsh-, |wȯish-, -li, chiefly in substandard speech |wȯrsh- or |wärsh-\
Definition of wishy–washily
: in a wishy-washy manner : insipidly
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