Schlappschwanz — meaning in English

English meaning

• quitter noun Someone who gives up too easily instead of finishing what they started.
• wuss noun An informal, slightly mocking word for someone seen as weak, timid, or easily scared.

Senses

Schlappschwanz is used for these senses in English:

• quitter One who quits, as:
• wuss (slang, mildly, derogatory) A weak, ineffectual, cowardly, or timid person.

quitter — full definition

1. noun Someone who gives up too easily instead of finishing what they started.
2. noun Someone who has successfully stopped a bad habit, especially smoking or drinking.

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