Antonyms for nambypamby


Grammar : Adj, noun
Spell : nam-bee-pam-bee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈnæm biˈpæm bi


Definition of nambypamby

Origin :
  • "weakly sentimental, insipidly pretty," 1745, from satiric nickname of English poet Ambrose Philips (1674-1749) mocking his sentimental pastorals addressed to infant members of the nobility. Used first in 1726 in a farce credited to Carey. Related: Namby-pambical.
  • As in wishy-washy : adj bland, dull
  • As in washy : adj insipid
  • As in waterish : adj insipid
  • As in milksop : noun coward
  • As in namby-pamby : noun pansy
  • As in pantywaist : noun sissy
  • As in sissy : noun weakling
  • As in wimp : noun weakling
  • As in : noun mother's boy

Synonyms for nambypamby

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