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wimp

 

[ wษชmp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

weak person

A person who is weak, timid, or lacking in courage. Wimps tend to avoid confrontation and shy away from difficult situations.

Synonyms

chicken, coward, weakling

Examples of usage

  • He's such a wimp, he never stands up for himself.
  • Don't be such a wimp, stand up and face your fears.
Context #2 | Noun

weakling

A person who is physically or emotionally weak and lacks strength or resilience.

Synonyms

chicken, coward, wuss

Examples of usage

  • He's always been a bit of a wimp when it comes to physical challenges.
  • She's such a wimp, she can't even lift a heavy box.

Translations

Translations of the word "wimp" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น covarde

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฎเคœเคผเฅ‹เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schwรคchling

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengecut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะปะฐะฑะฐะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tchรณrz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅผฑ่™ซ (yowamushi)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lรขche

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cobarde

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถdlek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒ์Ÿ์ด (geopjaeng-i)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุจุงู† (jabaan)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zbabฤ›lec

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zbabelec

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‡ฆๅคซ (nuรฒfลซ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ strahopet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vesalingur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพั€า›ะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒแƒฉแƒแƒ แƒ˜ (lachari)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qorxaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cobarde

Etymology

The origin of the word 'wimp' is uncertain, but it is believed to have originated in the 20th century as a slang term to describe a weak or cowardly person. It may have derived from the word 'whimper' or 'whine', reflecting the idea of someone who complains or shows fear easily. Over time, 'wimp' has become a common term used to describe someone who lacks courage or resilience.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,663 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.