Definitions for palsy-walsyˈpæl ziˈwæl zi
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
pal•sy-wal•syˈpæl ziˈwæl zi(adj.)
Slang.friendly in a very intimate or hearty way.
Category: Status (usage)
Origin of palsy-walsy:
1930–35; redupl. of palsy; see pal , -sy
Princeton's WordNet
chummy, matey, pally, palsy-walsy(adj)
(used colloquially) having the relationship of friends or pals
Wiktionary
palsy-walsy(Adjective)
Very friendly, especially in an excessive or artificial way.
She's gotten palsy-walsy with her in-laws lately.
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