milquetoasty en · ADJ
Etymology
From milquetoast + -y.
Meanings
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(derogatory, informal) Meek, timid.
I made them a little more flavorful, a little less milquetoasty.
2007 November 18, Christine Muhlke, “The Sweet Hereafter”, in New York Times:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most milquetoasty | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| milktoasty | alternative | lexicographic | |
| more milquetoasty | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |