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Namby-Pamby

Definition:

Namby-pamby refers to someone or something that is weak, timid, or lacking in strength or character. It can also describe an overly sentimental or excessively delicate behavior.

Examples:

As a noun:

1. The children were fed up with the teacher's namby-pamby approach to discipline.

2. I can't stand his namby-pamby attitude towards taking risks.

As an adjective:

1. My father always dismissed my namby-pamby excuses for not facing my fears.

2. The movie was filled with namby-pamby characters crying at every emotional scene.

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