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wuss

noun \ˈwu̇s\

: a weak or cowardly person

plural wuss·es also wus·sies

Full Definition of WUSS

:  wimp
— wussy adjective
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Variants of WUSS

wuss also wus·sy \ˈwu̇-sē\
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Origin of WUSS

origin unknown
First Known Use: 1976

Related to WUSS

Synonyms
softy (or softie), wimp, weakling (also wussy)
Antonyms
powerhouse

Rhymes with WUSS

puss, Russ, schuss

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