Pronunciation: ' wi-sh ē - ˌ wo ̇ -sh ē , - ˌ wä-
Function: adjective
Etymology: reduplication of washy
Date: 1703
1 : lacking in character or determination : INEFFECTUAL < wishy-washy leadership>
2 : lacking in strength or flavor : WEAK < wishy-washy wines>
– wishy-wash · i · ness noun