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Definition |
indecisive and uncertain, lacking firmness
or conviction |
Examples |
1) The maid did a
washy washy job of mopping the floor. 2) The politician gave a
wishy-washy answer to the
question, attempting to avoid taking a clear stance on the issue. |
Etymology |
Both terms, "wish" and "wash," lack
firmness or strength. |
Synonyms |
wavering, insipid, uncommitted |
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