Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wimp-out
verb
/wɪmp aʊt/
Definition
To back out of something or to avoid taking action due to fear or weakness.
Examples
- He decided to wimp out of the competition at the last minute.
- Don’t wimp out now; you were doing so well!
- She wimped out of asking him out on a date.
Meaning
To withdraw from a situation or decision, especially because of a lack of courage or confidence.
Synonyms
- back down
- chickening out
- flinch
- fail to act
