Definition of Namby-pamby
Namby-pamby
Nam·by-pam·by
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(adjective)
Excessively sentimental or weakly emotional.
e.g. The namby-pamby actor's over-the-top performance was ridiculed by critics.
(noun)
a feeble or weak individual;
e.g. The reactionary traditionalists say he's an ineffectual namby-pamby with his progressive policies.
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