limp-wristed
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Limp, weak by nature; lacking strength.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Of a man: having effeminate qualities or characteristics perceived to be homosexual in nature.
Register: derogatory, slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “limp-wristed” mean?
Limp, weak by nature; lacking strength.
Is “limp-wristed” formal or informal?
limp-wristed is generally derogatory, slang.