First Known Use: 1920
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wimp
noun \ˈwimp\
: a weak person who lacks confidence, courage, etc.
Full Definition of WIMP
: a weak, cowardly, or ineffectual person
— wimp·i·ness \ˈwim-pē-nəs\ noun
— wimp·ish \ˈwim-pish\ adjective
— wimp·ish·ness \-nəs\ noun
— wimpy \ˈwim-pē\ adjective
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