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    wimp
    /wɪmp/

    noun

    • 1. a weak and cowardly or unadventurous person.

    verb

    • 1. fail to do or complete something as a result of fear or lack of confidence: "anyone who wimped out because of the weather missed the experience of a lifetime"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishWIMP | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    a person who is not strong, brave, or confident: I always thought he was a wimp. (Definition of wimp from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) What is the pronunciation of wimp? Translations of wimp. in Chinese (Traditional)

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › wimpWimp Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    weakling. wussy. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of wimp in a Sentence. just because you can't lift 300 pounds doesn't mean you're a wimp what kind of wimp would just give in to peer pressure?

  4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › wimpWimp - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    A wimp is someone who's fearful or weak. If you don't want to ride the roller coaster, you don't have to — don't let yourself be talked into it just because you're worried your friends will call you a wimp.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishWIMP | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary - Cambridge ...

    WIMP definition: someone who is not brave and tries to avoid dangerous or difficult situations: . Learn more.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishwimp noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Definition of wimp noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishWIMP definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    If you call someone a wimp, you disapprove of them because they lack confidence or determination, or because they are often afraid of things.

  8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › wimpWimp Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

    : to fail to do something because you are too afraid, weak, etc. He wanted to ask her to the dance but he wimped out. WIMP meaning: a weak person who lacks confidence, courage, etc.

  9. www.oed.com › dictionary › wimp_n2wimp, n.² meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

    What does the noun wimp mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun wimp. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. wimp is considered derogatory. Entry status. OED is undergoing a continuous programme of revision to modernize and improve definitions. This entry has not yet been fully revised.

  10. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › wimpwimp - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Sep 24, 2024 · wimp (plural wimps) ( derogatory , slang ) Someone who lacks confidence or courage , is weak , ineffectual , irresolute and wishy-washy . Synonyms: sissy , softy , weenie , wuss ; see also Thesaurus: milksop , Thesaurus: coward

  11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryWIMP - All you need to know about it | Collins English Dictionary

    A complete guide to the word "WIMP": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.