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pal·sy-wal·sy
(păl′zē-wăl′zē)adj. Informal
Being in a close, friendly relationship.
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palsy-walsy
(ˈpælzɪˌwælzɪ)adj
informal excessively friendly
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pal•sy-wal•sy
(ˈpæl ziˈwæl zi)adj.
Slang. friendly in a very intimate or hearty way.
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| Adj. | 1. |  palsy-walsy - (used colloquially) having the relationship of friends or palscolloquialism - a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech friendly - characteristic of or befitting a friend; "friendly advice"; "a friendly neighborhood"; "the only friendly person here"; "a friendly host and hostess" |
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