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wimpy

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WIMP  (wmp)
n.
A subatomic particle that has a large mass and interacts with other matter primarily through gravitation.

[w(eakly) i(nteracting) m(assive) p(article).]

wimp  (wmp) Slang
n.
A timid or unadventurous person: "the impression that he is a colorless, indecisive wimp, and not a leader among men" (James J. Kilpatrick).
intr.v. wimped, wimp·ing, wimps
To be timid or cowardly. Usually used with out: wimped out and refused to jump off the high diving board.

[Perhaps from whimper.]

wimpish adj.
wimpy adj.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.wimpy - weak and ineffectual
forceless, unforceful - lacking force; feeble; "a forceless argument"
Translations
wimpy [ˈwɪmpi] adjfroussard(e) >


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