What does WUSSY mean?

Wussy

Parts of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Definitions:

• (Noun) a weak or timid person
• (Adjective) weak, timid, or ineffectual

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈwʊsi/
• UK: /ˈwʌsi/

Origin and Usage:

The word "wussy" is believed to have originated in the United States in the 1970s as a slang term meaning weak or cowardly. It is a combination of the words "wimp" and "pussy." It is commonly used in informal settings to describe someone who is perceived as weak or timid.

Synonyms:

• Weakling
• Coward
• Chicken
• Timid
• Inept

Related Words:

• Waste
• Worry
• Worth
• Widen
• Wages

Example Sentences:

• The team lost because their captain was a wussy who couldn make a tough decision.
• He was too wussy to stand up to his boss and ask for a raise.
• She was often teased in school for being a wussy and not standing up for herself.