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WIMPY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does wimpy mean?
• WIMPY (adjective)
The adjective WIMPY has 1 sense:
1. weak and ineffectual
Familiarity information: WIMPY used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Weak and ineffectual
Synonyms:
wimpish; wimpy
Similar:
forceless; unforceful (lacking force; feeble)
Derivation:
wimp (a person who lacks confidence, is irresolute and wishy-washy)
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