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padavka — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • wimp noun Someone seen as weak, timid, or lacking backbone.
  • wuss noun An informal, slightly mocking word for someone seen as weak, timid, or easily scared.

Senses

padavka is used for these senses in English:

  • wimp (chiefly, derogatory, slang) Someone who lacks confidence or courage, is weak, ineffectual, irresolute and wishy-washy.
  • wuss (slang, mildly, derogatory) A weak, ineffectual, cowardly, or timid person.

wimp — full definition

  1. noun Someone seen as weak, timid, or lacking backbone.
  2. verb To back out of something through nervousness or lack of nerve, usually as "wimp out".

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