mamby-pamby

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Adjective

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mamby-pamby (comparative more mamby-pamby, superlative most mamby-pamby)

  1. Alternative form of namby-pamby.
    • 2010, Geico Drill Sergeant Therapist[1] (commercial):
      Maybe we should chug on over to mamby-pamby land where maybe we can find some self confidence for you, you jackwagon!
    • 2013, Dixie: Never Wimps Out[2] (commercial):
      This ain't some mamby-pamby paper plate. It's Dixie Ultra. Strong enough to look a ribeye straight in the eye.