wimp in German
wimp in German is Schwächling, Weichei — wimp means someone seen as weak, timid, or lacking backbone.
wimp in German
Schwächling
(chiefly, derogatory, slang) Someone who lacks confidence or courage, is weak, ineffectual, irresolute and wishy-washy.
Weichei
(chiefly, derogatory, slang) Someone who lacks confidence or courage, is weak, ineffectual, irresolute and wishy-washy.
What does "wimp" mean?
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noun Someone seen as weak, timid, or lacking backbone.
"Stop being such a wimp and just ask her out."
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verb To back out of something through nervousness or lack of nerve, usually as "wimp out".
"He wimped out of the bungee jump at the last second."
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wimp in a sentence
- Stop being such a wimp and just ask her out.
- He was called a wimp for backing down from the argument.
- He wimped out of the bungee jump at the last second.
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What is "wimp" in German?
"wimp" in German is Schwächling, Weichei. wimp means: Someone seen as weak, timid, or lacking backbone.
How do you use "wimp" in a sentence?
Example: "Stop being such a wimp and just ask her out." In German, "wimp" is Schwächling, Weichei.
Are there other ways to say "wimp" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "wimp": Schwächling, Weichei.
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