Namby Pamby

C2 16+

Synonyms of namby pamby

Antonyms of namby pamby

Collocations of namby pamby

weakling
Frequency: 70 %

He was often mocked for being a namby pamby weakling.

milquetoast
Frequency: 60 %

He's seen as a namby pamby milquetoast who can't stand up for himself.

soft touch
Frequency: 45 %

She's such a namby pamby soft touch, always giving in to others.

Idiomatic Expressions for namby pamby

  • Phrase: namby-pamby nonsense
    Meaning: foolish or insipid talk or behavior
    Usage: I'm tired of listening to all this namby-pamby nonsense, let's get to the point.