Wuss: meaning, definitions and examples
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wuss
[ wสs ]
informal
A person who is physically weak and timid.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He's such a wuss, he's afraid of everything.
- Don't be such a wuss, stand up for yourself.
Translations
Translations of the word "wuss" in other languages:
๐ต๐น covarde
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคฏเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Feigling
๐ฎ๐ฉ pengecut
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะพัะณัะท
๐ต๐ฑ tchรณrz
๐ฏ๐ต ่็ ่ (ใใใณใใใใฎ)
๐ซ๐ท lรขche
๐ช๐ธ cobarde
๐น๐ท korkak
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฒ์์ด (geopjaengi)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌุจุงู
๐จ๐ฟ zbabฤlec
๐ธ๐ฐ zbabelec
๐จ๐ณ ่ๅฐ้ฌผ (dวn xiวo guว)
๐ธ๐ฎ strahopet
๐ฎ๐ธ heigull
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะพัาะฐา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฉแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qorxaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ cobarde
Etymology
The origin of the word 'wuss' is uncertain, but it is believed to have originated in the United States in the mid-20th century. It is thought to be a blend of 'wimp' and 'pussy', both of which are derogatory terms for a weak or cowardly person. Over time, 'wuss' has become a common slang term used to describe someone who is perceived as lacking courage or toughness.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #37,170, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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- 37168 agglomerating
- 37169 torpidity
- 37170 wuss
- 37171 yokel
- 37172 duffer
- 37173 sleuths
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