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wimpy

wimp·y
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [wim-pee]
    • /ˈwɪm pi/
    • /wɪmp/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [wim-pee]
    • /ˈwɪm pi/

Definitions of wimpy word

  • adjective wimpy of, relating to, or characteristic of a wimp. 1
  • noun wimpy Having the characteristics of a wimp; feeble, indecisive, cowardly. 1
  • adjective wimpy puny, weak 1
  • adjective wimpy If you describe a person or their behaviour as wimpy, you disapprove of them because they are weak and seem to lack confidence or determination. 0

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Origin of wimpy

First appearance:

before 1965
One of the 2% newest English words
First recorded in 1965-70; wimp + -y1

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Parts of speech for Wimpy

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

wimpy popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

wimpy usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for wimpy

adjective wimpy

  • disinterested — unbiased by personal interest or advantage; not influenced by selfish motives: a disinterested decision by the referee.
  • uncaring — a state of mind in which one is troubled; worry, anxiety, or concern: He was never free from care.
  • callous — A callous person or action is very cruel and shows no concern for other people or their feelings.
  • indifferent — without interest or concern; not caring; apathetic: his indifferent attitude toward the suffering of others.
  • laid-back — relaxed or unhurried: laid-back music rhythms.

Antonyms for wimpy

adjective wimpy

  • caring — If someone is caring, they are affectionate, helpful, and sympathetic.
  • compassionate — If you describe someone or something as compassionate, you mean that they feel or show pity, sympathy, and understanding for people who are suffering.
  • concerned — If you are concerned to do something, you want to do it because you think it is important.
  • feeling — a quality of an object that is perceived by feeling or touching: the soft feel of cotton.
  • interested — having an interest in something; concerned: Interested members will meet at noon.

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