Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

wussies

noun
/ˈwʊsiːz/
Definition
A term used to describe people who are perceived as weak, timid, or afraid.
Examples
  • Don’t be a wussie; stand up for what you believe in.
  • He called his friends wussies for being afraid to try skydiving.
  • Some people think that showing emotions makes them wussies.
Meaning
The word is often used in a derogatory manner to refer to those who avoid taking risks or confrontations, suggesting a lack of bravery or strength.
Synonyms
  • cowards
  • weaklings
  • sissies
  • timids