palsy-walsy

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Reduplicated from pals, +‎ -y (diminutive suffix).

Pronunciation[edit]

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Adjective[edit]

palsy-walsy (comparative palsy-walsier, superlative palsy-walsiest)

  1. (slang) Very friendly, especially in an excessive or artificial way.
    Synonym: chummy
    She's gotten palsy-walsy with her in-laws lately.

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