palsy-walsy
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/pˈɔːlziwˈɑːlsi/
British pronunciation
/pˈɔːlziwˈɒlsi/

Definition & Meaning of "palsy-walsy"

Palsy-walsy
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an overly friendly or familiar relationship between two people, often used in a playful or mocking manner

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They 've been best friends for years, but their palsy-walsy act can get a bit much.
They ’ve been best friends for years, but their palsy-walsy can get a bit much.
palsy-walsy
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used to describe a relationship or behavior that is overly familiar or insincerely friendly, often to the point of being exaggerated or forced

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Do n’t get all palsy-walsy with me after what happened.
He has this palsy-walsy attitude with everyone he meets, but I ’m not convinced it's genuine.
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