adj
wimpy
adj
1
Weak, feeble, or lacking courage or resolve; wimp-like.
"The gym's "beginner" weights felt pretty wimpy to him."
"She gave a wimpy excuse for missing the meeting."
How to Use Wimpy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn informal adjective describing something or someone feeble or lacking backbone.
When to use it
Casual, slightly childish tone — not used in formal writing.
Word Forms
wimpier comparative, wimpiest superlative
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