Wuss
noun
A person who is physically or emotionally weak or lacks courage.
Don't be such a wuss, it's just a small spider.
Often appears as...
- stop being a wuss
- don't be a wuss
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A person who is physically or emotionally weak or lacks courage.
Don't be such a wuss, it's just a small spider.
Often appears as...
- stop being a wuss
- don't be a wuss
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Charge
Used to express disapproval for not meeting expected standards of strength or bravery.
He didn't even apply for the job—he's such a wuss.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Expression
Common in casual conversations among friends or in popular media, but not in formal settings.
Yeah, I tapped out of the hot wing challenge. I'm a total wuss with spicy food.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Insults
Can be seen as an insult if used about someone directly, especially if not in a joking context.
He was offended when I called him a wuss for not watching the horror movie.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Charge
Used to express disapproval for not meeting expected standards of strength or bravery.
He didn't even apply for the job—he's such a wuss.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Expression
Common in casual conversations among friends or in popular media, but not in formal settings.
Yeah, I tapped out of the hot wing challenge. I'm a total wuss with spicy food.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Insults
Can be seen as an insult if used about someone directly, especially if not in a joking context.
He was offended when I called him a wuss for not watching the horror movie.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Charge
Used to express disapproval for not meeting expected standards of strength or bravery.
He didn't even apply for the job—he's such a wuss.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Expression
Common in casual conversations among friends or in popular media, but not in formal settings.
Yeah, I tapped out of the hot wing challenge. I'm a total wuss with spicy food.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Insults
Can be seen as an insult if used about someone directly, especially if not in a joking context.
He was offended when I called him a wuss for not watching the horror movie.
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Video examples
Kathryn Schulz: Don't...
basically telling her husband to stop being such a wuss for feeling bad about murdering people. And as it happens, Shakespeare was onto something here, as he generally was. Because the inability to experience regret is actually one of the diagnostic characteristics
Video examples
Kathryn Schulz: Don't...
basically telling her husband to stop being such a wuss for feeling bad about murdering people. And as it happens, Shakespeare was onto something here, as he generally was. Because the inability to experience regret is actually one of the diagnostic characteristics
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Rhea Perlman
American Actress
My first and most loved real novel was 'Little Women.' I identified with the Jo character even though we were opposites. Jo was very strong-minded and brave, and I was shy and kind of a wuss, everyplace but in my own home. I wanted to be Jo. She was my alter ego. I think reading that book gave me courage.
Quote examples
Cub Swanson
American Mixed Martial Artist
I think fighters for a long time, were afraid to pull out of fights for many reasons. Like sitting on the shelf for a long time due to not having as many fight cards back then. Feeling like a wuss, disappointing the boss and fans, or just needing the money.
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Pollyanna McIntosh
Scottish Wrestler
I'm not a fan of horror movies at all, I'm a real wuss when it comes to the genre and I think 'The Woman' would totally scare me if I hadn't been working on it.
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Tan France
English Designer
I am sending a memo to every man in the world: just because you make an effort with your wardrobe doesn't make you a wuss.
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Terri Irwin
American Scientist
Steve was every woman's fantasy: macho but not a jerk, sensitive but not a wuss.
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Gwilym Lee
Welsh Actor
I'm a policeman on television but an absolute wuss in real life.
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Jason Momoa
American Actor
I'm a big wuss, and not the king in the least. My wife is.
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Eve Torres
American Actress
I know I'm kind of a wuss when it comes to spicy foods.
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Wayne Knight
American Actor
I'm a wuss - a complete wuss!
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Kendra Wilkinson
American Celebrity
I am a complete wuss.
Quote examples
Rhea Perlman
American Actress
My first and most loved real novel was 'Little Women.' I identified with the Jo character even though we were opposites. Jo was very strong-minded and brave, and I was shy and kind of a wuss, everyplace but in my own home. I wanted to be Jo. She was my alter ego. I think reading that book gave me courage.
Quote examples
Cub Swanson
American Mixed Martial Artist
I think fighters for a long time, were afraid to pull out of fights for many reasons. Like sitting on the shelf for a long time due to not having as many fight cards back then. Feeling like a wuss, disappointing the boss and fans, or just needing the money.
Quote examples
Pollyanna McIntosh
Scottish Wrestler
I'm not a fan of horror movies at all, I'm a real wuss when it comes to the genre and I think 'The Woman' would totally scare me if I hadn't been working on it.
Quote examples
Tan France
English Designer
I am sending a memo to every man in the world: just because you make an effort with your wardrobe doesn't make you a wuss.
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Terri Irwin
American Scientist
Steve was every woman's fantasy: macho but not a jerk, sensitive but not a wuss.
Quote examples
Gwilym Lee
Welsh Actor
I'm a policeman on television but an absolute wuss in real life.
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Jason Momoa
American Actor
I'm a big wuss, and not the king in the least. My wife is.
Quote examples
Eve Torres
American Actress
I know I'm kind of a wuss when it comes to spicy foods.
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Wayne Knight
American Actor
I'm a wuss - a complete wuss!
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Kendra Wilkinson
American Celebrity
I am a complete wuss.
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