Pronunciation: /ˈpæntiˌweɪst/
noun a person, especially a man, regarded as being weak and feeble
A1 I heard someone call him a pantywaist, but I'm not sure what it means.
A2 She was teased for being a pantywaist because she was afraid of spiders.
B1 The bully's favorite insult was calling others pantywaists.
B2 He was labeled a pantywaist by his peers for always backing down from challenges.
C1 The politician was accused of being a pantywaist for not taking a stronger stance on the issue.
C2 In the military, being labeled a pantywaist is seen as a serious insult to one's courage and strength.
adjective describing someone as weak or feeble
A1 She was a pantywaist who always avoided confrontation.
A2 The pantywaist response to the problem was to run away.
B1 His pantywaist behavior in the face of danger surprised everyone.
B2 The CEO's decision was criticized as being pantywaist and lacking leadership.
C1 The politician's pantywaist approach to the crisis was seen as weak and ineffective.
C2 The general was known for his disdain towards pantywaist soldiers who couldn't handle pressure.
formal The teacher scolded the student for being a pantywaist and not standing up for what he believed in.
informal I can't believe you're being such a pantywaist about going on the roller coaster.
slang Don't be such a pantywaist, just go talk to her.
figurative He was considered a pantywaist in the world of competitive sports due to his lack of aggression.
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