ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Wuss

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /wʊs/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Wuss is a noun meaning Only used in wuss out.

Meaning

Only used in wuss out.

More Meanings

  1. (slang, mildly derogatory) A weak, ineffectual, cowardly, or timid person.

Example Sentences

You are a wuss: part wimp, and part pussy
...stop, study the map, and wait for the others. It's better to be a wuss than a stud.
`Fatty's under the thumb. Yeah it's not hard to see who wears the pants in that family. The wuss.'
And finally, don't be a wuss. Have a rich-man's attitude. Men who have money are generally confident and assertive.

Word Forms

Synonyms for wuss

Depending on context, synonyms include pansy, pushover, weakling, wimp, puss, pussy.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include wimp, coward, weakling, crybaby, playboy, sissy.

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