Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wimp-out
phrasal verb
/wɪmp aʊt/
Definition
To fail to take action due to fear or lack of confidence.
Examples
- He decided to wimp out of the race at the last minute.
- Don’t wimp out; you can do this!
- She wimped out when she saw how difficult the task was.
Meaning
Wimp-out means to back down from a challenge or to avoid taking responsibility because of being afraid or unsure.
Synonyms
- back down
- chicken out
- shy away
