Wuss: meaning, definitions and examples

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wuss

[ wʌs ]

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informal

A person who is physically weak and timid.

Synonyms

chicken, coward, weakling

Examples of usage

He's such a wuss, he's afraid of everything.
Don't be such a wuss, stand up for yourself.

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slang

An insulting term for a man who is seen as weak or cowardly.

Synonyms

pansy, sissy, softy

Examples of usage

Don't be a wuss, man up and face your fears.
He's too much of a wuss to confront the bully.

Translations

Translations of the word "wuss" in other languages:

🇵🇹 covarde

🇮🇳 कायर

🇩🇪 Feigling

🇮🇩 pengecut

🇺🇦 боягуз

🇵🇱 tchórz

🇯🇵 臆病者 (おくびょうもの)

🇫🇷 lâche

🇪🇸 cobarde

🇹🇷 korkak

🇰🇷 겁쟁이 (geopjaengi)

🇸🇦 جبان

🇨🇿 zbabělec

🇸🇰 zbabelec

🇨🇳 胆小鬼 (dǎn xiǎo guǐ)

🇸🇮 strahopet

🇮🇸 heigull

🇰🇿 қорқақ

🇬🇪 ლაჩარი

🇦🇿 qorxaq

🇲🇽 cobarde

Word origin

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.