wimp
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Someone who lacks confidence or courage, is weak, ineffectual, irresolute and wishy-washy.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
(see title)
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “wimp” mean?
Someone who lacks confidence or courage, is weak, ineffectual, irresolute and wishy-washy.
Is “wimp” formal or informal?
wimp is generally derogatory, slang.