palsy-walsy

adj. Slang
Having or appearing to have the close relationship of chums.

[Reduplication of palsy : pl. of PAL + -Y¹.]

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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The adjective has one meaning:

Meaning #1: (used colloquially) having the relationship of friends or pals
  Synonyms: chummy, matey, pally

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