wussy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj

noun

A wuss; a person who refuses to perform a particular task due to an unreasonable fear.

wo͝osʹi /ˈwʊsi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-wussy.wav

wussy wussier wussiest wussies

1960s: probably an alteration of pussy, perhaps a blend of wimp + pussy, or short for pussy-wussy (reduplication of pussy). Compare later wuss.

sissy pussy weakling coward

wussily wussiness

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