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Definition of weak-kneed adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

weak-kneed

adjective

/ˌwiːk ˈniːd/

/ˌwiːk ˈniːd/

(informal)

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not having courage or strength
- weak-kneed cowards
- a weak-kneed defence policy
Topics Personal qualitiesc2

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