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palsy-walsy

adjective

ˌpal-zē-ˈwal-zē How to pronounce palsy-walsy (audio)
Definition of palsy-walsynext
slang
as in warm
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest she's gotten very palsy-walsy with the boss all of a sudden

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  1. warm
  2. friendly
Adjective
  • That means typically warmer water, such as around Indonesia, moves east to a normally cooler part of the Pacific, near Peru — pushed along by Kelvin waves.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • This August was Earth’s hottest on record and could mark the start of a record-breaking warm stretch that would likely culminate in a record-hot 2027 — and possibly 2026 — globally.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of warm
Adjective
  • In that time, his journey mirrors that of many migrants through the years, seeking asylum in friendlier lands when their home country is attacked.
    — Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Easy-access child seat anchors add to its family-friendly appeal.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of friendly
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