Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Wussy

//ˈwʊsi// adj, noun, slang

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Weak or timid. informal

    "There was enough food for a soccer team and we were going to grill it. Our meatfest included no girly utensils, no wussy plates. Just our hands, mouths, and incisors."

Noun
  1. 1
    A wuss; a person who refuses to perform a particular task due to an unreasonable fear. informal

Etymology

Etymology 1

1960s: probably an alteration of pussy, perhaps a blend of wimp and pussy, or short for pussy-wussy (reduplication of pussy). Compare later wuss.

Etymology 2

1960s: probably an alteration of pussy, perhaps a blend of wimp and pussy, or short for pussy-wussy (reduplication of pussy). Compare later wuss.

See also for "wussy"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: wussy