Wimp

usgb/wɪmp/
noun

A person who is not strong, not brave, not confident.

Stop being such a wimp and ask her out on a date.
Visual representation of "wimp" - A person who is not strong, not brave, not confident

Often appears as...

  • stop being a wimp
  • don't be a wimp

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

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Visual representation of "wimp"
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Often Negative

Used to criticize or ridicule someone for not meeting expectations of strength or bravery.

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He was called a wimp for not joining the tough mudder race.
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Informal Insult

It's informal and can be offensive. Be careful using it with others.

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My brother got mad when I jokingly called him a wimp.
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Usually Personal

Refers to someone's character or behavior, not physical appearance.

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Despite his size, no one thought of him as a wimp.
Visual representation of the word "Wimp"

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