palsy walsy
/ˈpælziˌwælzi/
adjective
- Very friendly or close in a way that seems exaggerated, insincere, or overly familiar.
- She got all palsy-walsy with the new neighbors, inviting them over for dinner on the first day.
- The two managers acted palsy-walsy during the meeting, but everyone knew they were rivals.
- I don't trust that salesman; he's too palsy-walsy with customers.
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