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limp–wristed
adjective limp–wrist·ed \ˈlimp-ˌris-təd\
Definition of LIMP-WRISTED
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: weak
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First Known Use of LIMP-WRISTED
circa 1960
Related to LIMP-WRISTED
- Synonyms
- characterless, effete, frail, invertebrate, limp-wristed, milk-and-water, namby-pamby, nerveless, soft, spineless, weakened, weak-kneed, weakling, wet [British], wimpish, wimpy, wishy-washy
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