washy
Americanadjective
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diluted too much; weak.
washy coffee.
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pale, thin, or weak, as if from excessive dilution; pallid.
washy coloring.
adjective
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overdiluted, watery, or weak
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lacking intensity or strength
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Origin of washy
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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."
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2024
Their household was always musical: Tim played the steel guitar expertly — not country-twangy but “highly emotional, washy, heavy reverb,” Kelly said — and harmonized with Kelly’s mother, Sherre.
From New York Times ● Apr. 4, 2023
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
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
"Gad love me, 'tis the washiest stuff!" he sighed.
From Our Admirable Betty A Romance by Farnol, Jeffery
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