Meaning of washy in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Classifying Adjective

   washy

   Definitions

   1. lacking strength or vigor

   Examples

   • « a washy handshake »
   • « washy prose »

   Synonyms

   • weak
2. 2. overly diluted

   Examples

   • « thin and insipid »
   • « washy coffee »
   • « watery milk »
   • « weak tea »

   Synonyms

   • diluted
   • dilute
3. 3. having lost freshness or brilliance of color

   Examples

   • « sun-bleached deck chairs »
   • « faded jeans »
   • « a very pale washed-out blue »
   • « washy colors »

   Synonyms

   • colorless
   • colourless