Slang a person regarded as weak, ineffectual, overly sensitive, etc.; wimp
also wuss′y
noun
pl. wuss′ieswuss
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wuss
noun
SlangA person regarded as weak, ineffectual, or overly fearful.
Origin of wuss
Perhaps blend of wimp pussy 1 or short for pussy-wussy reduplication of pussy 1Related Forms:
- wuss′y
adjective
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