General
wet
What does wet mean?
Soft, gutless, lacking backbone. Someone who folds the second anyone pushes back. The opposite of solid — a wet man isn't trusted with anything serious.
"He apologised to the bouncer? That's wet, fam."
Origin
Older British 'wet' (feeble, ineffectual) carried into MLE with extra force.
Frequently asked questions
What does "wet" mean as slang?
It describes someone soft, weak or embarrassing — someone who has no bottle (no nerve or courage).
How do you use "wet" in a sentence?
"Don't be so wet, just ask her out."
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