washy

American

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

adjective

washier, washiest

diluted too much; weak.

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

washy coloring.

washy British

/ ˈwɒʃɪ /

adjective

overdiluted, watery, or weak
lacking intensity or strength

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Etymology

Origin of washy

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

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washy washiest

"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

Then a young senator from Illinois, Mr. Obama stands before a washy background of blue-and-gray stripes, but Ms. Peyton’s adoring, soft-hued portrait appears shatteringly sad now that the promise so many saw has been annulled.

From New York Times ● Dec. 2, 2016

The green stuff thins down to just kind of washy.

From "The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle" by Leslie Connor

"Gad love me, 'tis the washiest stuff!" he sighed.

From Our Admirable Betty A Romance by Jeffery Farnol

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