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In some senses, wimp is marked as derogatory, slang, rare. Watch for register when choosing this word.
wimp
/wɪmp/
noun 5verb 2adj 1name 1
Collocations
5ADJ.
high, real
VERB + WIMP
think, thinks
WIMP + NOUN
school
PREP.
in
ADV.
such
Definitions
noun
1
Someone who lacks confidence or courage, is weak, ineffectual, irresolute and wishy-washy.
(see title)
verb
1
To behave submissively.
"They were wimping along and I was accomplished," she asserts with some pride and a touch of arrogance.
2
To make (something) weak or wimpy.
If you're particularly fond of Foster's, Heineken or Moosehead at home, you will be disappointed to find that it's been wimped down for the American market.
adj
1
Weak, wimpy.
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Idioms & Phrases
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(see title)
Wiktionary02
"They were wimping along and I was accomplished," she asserts with some pride and a touch of arrogance.
Wiktionary03
If you're particularly fond of Foster's, Heineken or Moosehead at home, you will be disappointed to find that it's been wimped down for the American market.
Wiktionary04
Tom didn't want Mary to think he was a wimp.
Tatoeba · #109461805
Tom is a wimp.
Tatoeba · #116752706
Don't be such a wimp!
Tatoeba · #1362068Usage Notes
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