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namby-pamby

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3 syllables
11 characters
English (US)
3syllables

namby-pamby

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namby-pamby is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, namby-pamby is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofnamby-pamby

1noun
  • One who is insipid, sentimental or weak.
  • Talk or writing which is weakly sentimental or affectedly pretty.
1verb
  • To coddle.
1adjective
  • Insipid and sentimental.
  • Lacking vigor or decisiveness; spineless; wishy-washy.
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