Wimp: meaning, definitions and examples
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wimp
[ wษชmp ]
weak person
A person who is weak, timid, or lacking in courage. Wimps tend to avoid confrontation and shy away from difficult situations.
Synonyms
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.
Translations
Translations of the word "wimp" in other languages:
๐ต๐น covarde
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฎเคเคผเฅเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Schwรคchling
๐ฎ๐ฉ pengecut
๐บ๐ฆ ัะปะฐะฑะฐะบ
๐ต๐ฑ tchรณrz
๐ฏ๐ต ๅผฑ่ซ (yowamushi)
๐ซ๐ท lรขche
๐ช๐ธ cobarde
๐น๐ท รถdlek
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฒ์์ด (geopjaeng-i)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌุจุงู (jabaan)
๐จ๐ฟ zbabฤlec
๐ธ๐ฐ zbabelec
๐จ๐ณ ๆฆๅคซ (nuรฒfลซ)
๐ธ๐ฎ strahopet
๐ฎ๐ธ vesalingur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะพัาะฐา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฉแแ แ (lachari)
๐ฆ๐ฟ qorxaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ cobarde
Word origin
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.
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- 33662 shovelling
- 33663 wimp
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- 33665 indefatigably
- 33666 mellowing
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