Namby-pamby - definition, pronunciation, transcription

*
Amer.  |ˌnæmbɪ ˈpæmbɪ|  American pronunciation of the word namby-pamby
Brit.  |næmbɪˈpæmbɪ|  British pronunciation of the word namby-pamby

noun

- an insipid weakling who is foolishly sentimental

adjective

- weak in willpower, courage or vitality (syn: gutless, spineless, wishy-washy)

Extra examples

For some people soccer has a reputation as a rather namby-pamby sport.

Current translation version is made automatically. You can suggest your own version. Changes will take effect after the administrator approves them.
Original text in English:
Our translation to English:
Community translations to English:
    This feature is allowed to authorized users only.
    Please, register on our website at registration page. After registration you can log in and use that feature.
    Registration   Login   Home  
    ×