Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wimp-out
verb
/wɪmp aʊt/
Definition
To back out of a commitment or responsibility due to fear or lack of courage.
Examples
- He was supposed to go skydiving but decided to wimp out at the last minute.
- Don’t wimp out on your chance to speak up, your voice matters!
Meaning
To avoid taking action or following through on something because of being weak or fearful.
Synonyms
- back down
- chicken out
- shrink
- flinch
