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Definition of wishy-washy adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

wishy-washy

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