"mamby-pamby" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more mamby-pamby [comparative], most mamby-pamby [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} mamby-pamby (comparative more mamby-pamby, superlative most mamby-pamby)
  1. Alternative form of namby-pamby. Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: namby-pamby
    Sense id: en-mamby-pamby-en-adj-6Pjjnxdq Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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          "ref": "2010, Geico Drill Sergeant Therapist (commercial):",
          "text": "Maybe we should chug on over to mamby-pamby land where maybe we can find some self confidence for you, you jackwagon!",
          "type": "quote"
        },
        {
          "ref": "2013, Dixie: Never Wimps Out (commercial):",
          "text": "This ain't some mamby-pamby paper plate. It's Dixie Ultra. Strong enough to look a ribeye straight in the eye.",
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