Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [woo s]
- /wʊs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [woo s]
- /wʊs/
Definitions of wussy word
- noun wussy a weakling; wimp. 1
- noun wussy (informal) In a weak or timid manner, in the manner of a wuss. 1
- adjective wussy feeble or effeminate 0
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Origin of wussy
First appearance:
before 1980 One of the 1% newest English words
1980-85; perhaps blend of wimp and puss1
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Parts of speech for Wussy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
wussy popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Synonyms for wussy
noun wussy
- coward — If you call someone a coward, you disapprove of them because they are easily frightened and avoid dangerous or difficult situations.
- baby — A baby is a very young child, especially one that cannot yet walk or talk.
- caitiff — a cowardly or base person
- chicken — Chickens are birds which are kept on a farm for their eggs and for their meat.
- deserter — A deserter is someone who leaves their job in the armed forces without permission.
adjective wussy
- timid — lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy.
- weak — not strong; liable to yield, break, or collapse under pressure or strain; fragile; frail: a weak fortress; a weak spot in armor.
- mean-spirited — petty; small-minded; ungenerous: a meanspirited man, unwilling to forgive.
- cowardly — If you describe someone as cowardly, you disapprove of them because they are easily frightened and avoid doing dangerous and difficult things.
- dastardly — If you describe an action as dastardly, you mean it is wicked and intended to hurt someone.
Antonyms for wussy
adjective wussy
- bold — Bold lines or designs are drawn in a clear, strong way.
- brave — Someone who is brave is willing to do things which are dangerous, and does not show fear in difficult or dangerous situations.
- courageous — Someone who is courageous shows courage.
- heroic — Also, heroical. of, relating to, or characteristic of a hero or heroine.
- strong — having, showing, or able to exert great bodily or muscular power; physically vigorous or robust: a strong boy.
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