palsy-walsy en · ADJ
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Reduplicated from pals, + -y (adjectival suffix).
Meanings
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(slang) Very friendly, especially in an excessive or artificial way.
She's gotten palsy-walsy with her in-laws lately.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most palsy-walsy | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| pally-wally | alternative | lexicographic | |
| more palsy-walsy | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |