Wimpiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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wimpiest
[ 'wɪmpɪəst ]
describing weakness
Wimpiest is the superlative form of the adjective 'wimpy', which describes someone who is weak, timid, or ineffectual. It is often used to characterize a person who lacks courage or does not exhibit strength in character.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He's the wimpiest kid in the playground.
- She called him the wimpiest athlete on the team.
- That was the wimpiest excuse I've ever heard.
Translations
Translations of the word "wimpiest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais fraco
🇮🇳 सबसे कायर
🇩🇪 der schwächste
🇮🇩 paling lemah
🇺🇦 найслабший
🇵🇱 najsłabszy
🇯🇵 最も弱い
🇫🇷 le plus faible
🇪🇸 el más débil
🇹🇷 en zayıf
🇰🇷 가장 약한
🇸🇦 الأضعف
🇨🇿 nejslabší
🇸🇰 najslabší
🇨🇳 最弱的
🇸🇮 najšibkejši
🇮🇸 veikasti
🇰🇿 ең әлсіз
🇬🇪 ყველაზე სუსტი
🇦🇿 ən zəif
🇲🇽 el más débil
Etymology
The term 'wimpy' originated in the United States during the mid-20th century. It is believed to have been derived from the character 'J. Wellington Wimpy' in the popular comic strip 'Popeye,' created by Elzie Crisler Segar. Wimpy was a character known for his love of hamburgers and his lack of physical prowess; thus, the term began to be associated with being weak or cowardly. Over time, 'wimpy' evolved to describe anyone lacking in physical strength or assertiveness. The superlative form 'wimpiest' indicates the highest degree of this quality, emphasizing extreme timidity or ineffectualness. This colloquial usage became common in American slang, particularly among younger generations who often use it humorously or derogatorily.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,609, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.