washy

[wosh-ee, waw-shee]

adjective

washier, washiest 

1. diluted too much; weak.

   washy coffee.

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

   washy coloring.

washy

/ ˈwɒʃɪ /

adjective

1. overdiluted, watery, or weak

2. lacking intensity or strength

Other Word Forms

• washiness noun
• washily adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of washy¹

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

Example Sentences

Labour want to take on any perception that they are soft or wishy washy about all this, and are adopting a strategy of show and don't just tell.

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"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."

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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.

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To obtain the effect of “frizz,” Beaux has used a very thin, washy undercoat that leaves parts of the weave of the canvas exposed.

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“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.

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