Simple Definition of palsy-walsy

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palsy-walsy

adjective

ˌpælziˈwælzi How to pronounce palsy-walsy (audio)
informal : friendly in a way that is not proper or sincere
I don't think the boss should be getting palsy-walsy with her employees.

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