"wishy-washily" meaning in All languages combined

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Adverb [English]

Forms: more wishy-washily [comparative], most wishy-washily [superlative]
Etymology: From wishy-washy + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|wishy-washy|ly}} wishy-washy + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} wishy-washily (comparative more wishy-washily, superlative most wishy-washily)
  1. In a wishy-washy manner.
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