wussy

Spineless scaredy-cat type

Wussy is a mildly insulting term for someone perceived as weak, timid, or overly sensitive—a wimp or coward.

It functions as both noun and adjective: Don't be such a wussy, That was a wussy move.

The word likely blends wimp with pussy, carrying similar connotations but slightly softer.

Also spelled wuss.

cowardice

wimp

Timid, feeble person

fraidy-cat · yellow · gutless · spineless · chickenhearted · lily-livered · craven · fainthearted · poltroon · milksop

insult

weakling

Feeble person

  • sissyPejorative for effeminate male
  • pansyOrnamental garden flower
  • wimpTimid, feeble person

crybaby · baby · pushover · doormat · weenie · cream puff · milquetoast · candy-ass · softie · lightweight

timidity

timid

Lacking courage or confidence

  • meekHumbly unassertive
  • shyReserved and retiring
  • bashfulUncomfortably self-conscious

mousy · diffident · retiring · shrinking · hesitant · fearful · nervous · skittish · timorous · apprehensive

weakness

weak

Lacking power or force

impotent · pathetic · limp · helpless · powerless · delicate · fragile · flimsy · frail · enervated

Categories
Opposites
courage and boldness

wussybadass

Impressively tough person

brave · bold · courageous · fearless · gutsy

toughness and resilience

wussytough

Durable and strong

rugged · steely · hardy · iron-willed · thick-skinned

assertiveness and dominance

wussyalpha

First Greek letter

dominant · assertive · forceful · aggressive · commanding

Phrases
Family

wuss, wusses, wussies, wussier, wussiest, wussed

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG