adjective
wussy
WUU-see
adjective
1
Weak, timid, or lacking courage; used informally and often as an insult.
"Don't be so wussy about the cold water — just jump in."
"He felt wussy for skipping the roller coaster."
noun
1
A wuss; someone who avoids something out of unreasonable fear.
"Only a wussy would turn down free skydiving."
How to Use Wussy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishInformal word describing someone (or their behavior) as cowardly or overly cautious.
When to use it
Casual slang — avoid in formal writing; can sound crude to some listeners.
Easily confused with
Word Forms
wussier comparative, wussies plural, wussiest superlative
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Etymology
From 1960s American slang, probably a blend of "wimp" and "pussy," or a shortening of the reduplicated "pussy-wussy."