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namby–pamby
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namby–pamby
(adjective)
namby–pamby
/ˌnæmbi
ˈ
pæmbi/
adjective
namby–pamby
/ˌnæmbi
ˈ
pæmbi/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of NAMBY–PAMBY
[
more namby–pamby; most namby–pamby
]
informal + disapproving
:
too weak or gentle
:
not strong or strict enough
namby-pamby
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namby-pamby
treatment of criminals
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