wussy

Meaning

Adj

Weak or timid.

Noun

A wuss; a person who refuses to perform a particular task due to an unreasonable fear.

Synonyms

weakling

Translations

nyicris

Schwächling

Schlappschwanz

αδύνατο πλάσμα

άνθρωπος χωρίς χαρακτήρα

gringalet

lavette

poule mouillée

haricot commun

mauviette

codardo

watje

slappeling

zwakkeling

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈwʊsi/

Etymology

1960s: probably an alteration of pussy, perhaps a blend of wimp and pussy, or short for pussy-wussy (reduplication of pussy). Compare later wuss.