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- [milk-tohst]
- /ˈmɪlkˌtoʊst/
- /ˈmɪlk.təʊst/
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- [milk-tohst]
- /ˈmɪlkˌtoʊst/
Definitions of milquetoast word
- noun milquetoast a very timid, unassertive, spineless person, especially one who is easily dominated or intimidated: a milquetoast who's afraid to ask for a raise. 1
- noun milquetoast A person who is timid or submissive. 1
- noun milquetoast a meek, submissive, or timid person 0
- noun milquetoast a timid, shrinking, apologetic person 0
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Origin of milquetoast
First appearance:
before 1935 One of the 8% newest English words
1935-40, Americanism; after Caspar Milquetoast, a character in The Timid Soul, comic strip by H. T. Webster (1885-1952), American cartoonist
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Parts of speech for Milquetoast
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
milquetoast popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
milquetoast usage trend in Literature
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Antonyms for milquetoast
noun milquetoast
- adult — An adult is a mature, fully developed person. An adult has reached the age when they are legally responsible for their actions.
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