wuss

/wʊs/
/wʊs/
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Other forms: wusses

Definitions of wuss
  1. noun
    a person who is physically weak and ineffectual
    synonyms: doormat, weakling
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    types:
    namby-pamby
    an insipid weakling who is foolishly sentimental
    softie, softy
    a person who is weak and excessively sentimental
    chicken, crybaby, wimp
    a person who lacks confidence, is irresolute and wishy-washy
    type of:
    individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul
    a human being
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