Definition of palsy-walsy

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pal·sy-wal·sy    (plz-wlz) KEY  

ADJECTIVE:
Slang

Having or appearing to have the close relationship of chums.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Reduplication of palsy : pl. of pal + -y ¹

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