palsy-walsy
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palsy-walsy
1. n. a good friend, pal, or buddy. (Also a term of address.) Meet my old palsy-walsy, John. We've known each other since we were kids.
2. mod. friendly; overly friendly. (Often with with.) Why is Tom so palsy-walsy with everyone?
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