Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
milk-toast
noun
/ˈmɪlk.təʊst/
Definition
Milk-toast is a dish made of soft, toasted bread that is soaked in warm milk. It is typically served as a light meal or comfort food.
Examples
- After feeling ill, she enjoyed a warm bowl of milk-toast for breakfast.
- He was often criticized for being a milk-toast in the face of confrontation.
Meaning
The term can also refer to a person who is meek or timid, lacking strong character or assertiveness.
Synonyms
- soft bread
- timid person
- weakling
