Weak Sauce

Pronunciation: /wik sɔs/

Definitions of weak sauce

noun a slang term used to describe something that is unimpressive or lacking in quality or substance

Example Sentences

A1 I tried the soup, but it was weak sauce.

A2 The team's performance was weak sauce compared to last season.

B1 The movie received negative reviews for its weak sauce plot.

B2 The company's marketing strategy was considered weak sauce by industry experts.

C1 The politician's speech was criticized for its weak sauce arguments.

C2 The artist's latest album was described as weak sauce by music critics.

Examples of weak sauce in a Sentence

formal The quality of the product was subpar, some might even say it was weak sauce.

informal That movie was weak sauce, I almost fell asleep halfway through.

slang His excuse for not showing up was weak sauce, he could have at least called.

figurative Her argument was weak sauce compared to the compelling evidence presented by the prosecution.

Grammatical Forms of weak sauce

• past tense: weakened
• plural: weak sauces
• comparative: weaker sauce
• superlative: weakest sauce
• present tense: weak sauce
• future tense: will be weak sauce
• perfect tense: has been weak sauce
• continuous tense: is being weak sauce
• singular: weak sauce
• positive degree: weak sauce
• infinitive: to be weak sauce
• gerund: weakening sauce
• participle: weakened sauce

Origin and Evolution of weak sauce

First Known Use: 1990 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'weak sauce' originated in American slang.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something lacking in strength or effectiveness, 'weak sauce' has evolved to be a colloquial expression used to convey disappointment or disapproval towards something deemed unimpressive or inadequate.