wishy-washy
adjective/ˈwɪʃi wɒʃi/
/ˈwɪʃi wɑːʃi/
(informal, disapproving)- not having clear or definite ideas or beliefs
- a wishy-washy liberal
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- not bright in colour
- a wishy-washy blue
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Word Originearly 18th cent.: reduplication of washy.
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