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Meaning of palsy-walsy | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR C1

Definitions

Very friendly, especially in an excessive or artificial way.

slang

Examples

“She's gotten palsy-walsy with her in-laws lately.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

palsylike palterly paltrier paltriest paltry paludal