adj, slang ·2 syllables ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Having the characteristics of a wimp; feeble, indecisive, cowardly. derogatory, informal, often

   "I used to think it as wimpy or a cop-out to say "mixed class" or "lower middle class." But at this point it seems like the most accurate label."

Adjective

1. 1
   weak and ineffectual wordnet

Synonyms

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effeteenervatedlanguidlowsofttoothless

Antonyms

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tough

Example

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"Mario's goal is to have read all of the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" books by the time he goes back to school."

Etymology

From wimp + -y.

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