palsy-walsy

English

Etymology

Reduplicated from pals, +‎ -y (diminutive suffix).

Pronunciation

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Adjective

palsy-walsy (comparative palsy-walsier, superlative palsy-walsiest)

  1. (slang) Very friendly, especially in an excessive or artificial way.
    Synonym: chummy
    She's gotten palsy-walsy with her in-laws lately.

Alternative forms

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