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Meaning of namby-pambyism in English:

namby-pambyism

Pronunciation /ˌnambɪˈpambɪɪz(ə)m/

noun

  • Namby-pamby quality; weak or insipid sentimentality; an instance or example of this.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Tait's Magazine. From namby-pamby + -ism.