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单词 namby-pambical
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Definition of namby-pambical in English:

namby-pambical

adjective ˌnambɪˈpambɪkl
rare, archaic, derogatory
  • Of a namby-pamby nature.

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in John Wesley (1703–1791), Church of England clergyman and a founder of Methodism. From the nickname Namby Pamby + -ical.

Definition of namby-pambical in US English:

namby-pambical

adjectiveˌnambɪˈpambɪkl
rare, archaic, derogatory
  • Of a namby-pamby nature.

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in John Wesley (1703–1791), Church of England clergyman and a founder of Methodism. From the nickname Namby Pamby + -ical.

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