washy

American  

[wosh-ee, waw-shee] / ˈwɒʃ i, ˈwɔ ʃi /

adjective

washier, washiest

1. diluted too much; weak.

   washy coffee.

2. pale, thin, or weak, as if from excessive dilution; pallid.

   washy coloring.

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washy British  

/ ˈwɒʃɪ /

adjective

1. overdiluted, watery, or weak

2. lacking intensity or strength

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Other Word Forms

• washily adverb
• washiness noun

Etymology

Origin of washy

First recorded in 1560–70; wash + -y ¹

Example Sentences

"Richard was incredibly keen on transplants and he used to nag me, 'what do you want to do?' and I was a bit wishy washy about it and wouldn't really answer."

From BBC • Sep. 18, 2024

I had to take a softer tone and risk, potentially in the eyes of some people, seeming a bit soft or a bit non-committal and a bit wishy washy.

From Salon • Aug. 13, 2022

“I am sorry, but there will be no further communication unless you fix the public perception of wishy washy support and interest from PIF,” he wrote.

From The Verge • Apr. 25, 2022

You call Cam Newton "wishy washy" because you do not like his position.

From New York Times • Sep. 25, 2016

Through a tunnel of washy sounds, I hover just above his arms, floating on a current above this chaos.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper