wimp
noun/wɪmp/
/wɪmp/
(informal, disapproving)- a person who is not strong, brave or confident synonym weed
- He won’t go on his own—he’s a complete wimp!
Word Origin1920s: origin uncertain, perhaps from whimper.Want to learn more?
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