Where Does Wishy Washy Come from?
According to the 1973 Edition of the Oed, "Wishy Washy" Is a Variation of a Reduplication of "Wash", Meaning "Kitchen Swill or Brewery Refuse as Food for...
According to the 1973 edition of the OED, "wishy washy" is a variation of a reduplication of "wash", meaning "kitchen swill or brewery refuse as food for swine".
What does it mean when someone says you wishy washy?
Today, many of us use "wishy-washy" to describe someone who is indecisive or will not take a firm stand on something. However, the American Heritage Dictionary also includes "lacking in purpose; weak or ineffective," as in "a wishy-washy response to the criticism."
Is wishy washy an onomatopoeia?
Wishy-Washy Korean Onomatopoeia (의성어) and Mimetic Words (의태어)
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