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    palsy-walsy
    /ˌpalzɪˈwalzi/

    adjective

    • 1. very friendly or intimate: informal "he tried to get palsy-walsy with Henry, and that was a big mistake"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › palsy-walsyPALSY-WALSY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    PALSY-WALSY meaning: 1. close in the manner of people who are friends, often in a way that is not considered acceptable…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › palsy-walsyPalsy-walsy Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of PALSY-WALSY is being or appearing to be very intimate. How to use palsy-walsy in a sentence.

  4. idioms.thefreedictionary.com › palsy-walsyPalsy-walsy - Idioms by The Free Dictionary

    1. n. a good friend, pal, or buddy. (Also a term of address.) Meet my old palsy-walsy, John. We’ve known each other since we were kids. 2. mod. friendly; overly friendly. (Often with with.) Why is Tom so palsy-walsy with everyone?

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › palsy-walsyPALSY-WALSY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Palsy-walsy definition: friendly or appearing to be friendly in a very intimate or hearty way. See examples of PALSY-WALSY used in a sentence.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › palsy-walsyPALSY-WALSY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    friendly or appearing to be friendly in a very intimate or hearty way. The police kept their eye on him because he was trying to get palsy-walsy with the security guard.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › palsy-walsyPalsy-walsy - definition of palsy-walsy by The Free Dictionary

    Define palsy-walsy. palsy-walsy synonyms, palsy-walsy pronunciation, palsy-walsy translation, English dictionary definition of palsy-walsy. adj. Informal Being in a close, friendly relationship. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › palsy-walsyPalsy-walsy - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Jul 9, 2024 · Definitions of palsy-walsy. adjective. (used colloquially) having the relationship of friends or pals. synonyms: chummy, matey, pally. friendly. characteristic of or befitting a friend.