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Definition of wishy-washy adjective from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

wishy-washy

adjective

NAmE//ˈwɪʃi ˌwɑʃi//

, NAmE//ˈwɪʃiˌwɔʃi//

(informal) (disapproving)

1not having clear or firm ideas or beliefs a wishy-washy liberal

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2not bright in color a wishy-washy blue

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