Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wimp-out
verb
/wɪmp aʊt/
Definition
To avoid doing something because of fear or lack of confidence.
Examples
- He decided to wimp out of the competition at the last minute.
- Don’t wimp out on your responsibilities just because they seem tough.
- She wanted to try skydiving, but ended up wimping out when the time came.
Meaning
To back out of something due to feeling weak or scared.
Synonyms
- chicken out
- bail
- back down
- flinch
- shy away
