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NAMBY-PAMBY

(adj., noun)

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There are 2 meanings of the word Namby-Pamby.

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Namby-Pamby - as an adjective

Lacking courage or vitality

Example: "He was a yellow gutless worm"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gutlessspinelesswishy-washy

Namby-Pamby - as a noun

An insipid weakling who is foolishly sentimental

Example Sentences

"He was sick of all the namby-pamby in the corporate world."
"The politician’s speech was criticized for being full of namby-pamby."
"She couldn't stand his namby-pamby attitude towards life."
"The book received negative reviews for its namby-pamby plot."
"The teacher was tired of dealing with namby-pamby excuses from students."
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Is NAMBY-PAMBY a valid Scrabble word?
No, namby-pamby is NOT valid for Scrabble
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Is NAMBY-PAMBY a valid Words With Friends word?
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