Definitions for wishy-washy
ˈwɪʃ iˌwɒʃ i, -ˌwɔ ʃiwishy-washy

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. namby-pamby, gutless, spineless, wishy-washyadjective

   weak in willpower, courage or vitality

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. wishy-washyadjective

   Wavering; lacking in commitment, certainty, or support; namby-pamby.

   Not wanting to be pressed for details, public relations gave a wishy-washy answer.

2. wishy-washyadjective

   Thin or watery.

   The wishy-washy orange juice served by the cafeteria not only failed to be sweet; it was barely orange.

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1. wishy-washy

   Wishy-washy generally refers to a person or idea that is characterized by being indecisive, weak, lacking in clarity, vague, or non-committal. It can also refer to situations or events that are unsatisfactory or lack effectiveness due to an inability to make firm decisions.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Wishy-washyadjective

   thin and pale; weak; without strength or substance; -- originally said of liquids. Fig., weak-minded; spiritless

2. Wishy-washynoun

   a weak or thin drink or liquor; wish-wash

3. Etymology: [See Wash.]

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. wishy-washy

   Any beverage too weak. Over-watered spirits. "His food the land-crab, lizard, or the frog; His drink a wish-wash of six-water grog."

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1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of wishy-washy in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of wishy-washy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of wishy-washy in a Sentence

1. Casie Copeland:

   If the parties are told if you make this agreement, this report gets shelved forever, then this is an actual incentive, but ... it's all very wishy washy and no one is clear. The way it's been used so far has been rather clumsy.

2. Linda Vaughey:

   I don't like the millionaire because he's just wishy washy. He wants either to be governor or he wants to be this or wants to be that. He doesn't know what he wants. He just wants something. his strengths are in his background, his ability to problem solve.

3. Denise Campbell Mays:

   Times Out...for a bunch of wishy-washy saints! Stand Up! And Remain Firm In The Perfect Word Of God.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=wishy-washy
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Wishy-Washy
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wishy-washy
5. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=wishy-washy