Definition
Someone 'namby-pamby' is weak, indecisive, and overly sentimental, often lacking courage or conviction. It's a way of saying someone is feeble or ineffectual, especially when faced with a challenge. Think of a character in a show who always cries at the slightest upset and can't stand up for themselves. It suggests a lack of backbone and an overabundance of sensitivity. It's like describing someone as a marshmallow: soft and easily squished. This word often implies a negative judgment about someone's character.