Wussy

Pronunciation: /ˈwʊsi/

Definitions of wussy

noun a person who is weak, timid, or ineffectual

Example Sentences

A1 He is such a wussy when it comes to watching horror movies.

A2 The wussy refused to go on the roller coaster because he was scared.

B1 She called him a wussy for not standing up to the bully.

B2 The team captain was disappointed in the player's wussy attitude during the game.

C1 His reputation as a wussy preceded him, causing others to underestimate his abilities.

C2 Despite his tough exterior, he was secretly a wussy when it came to emotional situations.

Examples of wussy in a Sentence

formal The manager did not appreciate being called a wussy by his employees.

informal Don't be such a wussy, just jump off the diving board!

slang He's such a wussy, always backing out of plans at the last minute.

figurative She may seem tough on the outside, but deep down she's a bit of a wussy.

Grammatical Forms of wussy

• past tense: wussied
• plural: wussies
• comparative: wussier
• superlative: wussiest
• present tense: wussies
• future tense: will wussy
• perfect tense: have wussied
• continuous tense: am wussying
• singular: wussy
• positive degree: wussy
• infinitive: to wussy
• gerund: wussying
• participle: wussied

Origin and Evolution of wussy

First Known Use: 1972 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'wussy' is believed to be a blend of 'wimp' and 'pussy', combining the meanings of both terms.

Evolution of the word: Initially used as slang in American English to describe someone as weak or timid, the word 'wussy' has evolved to also imply someone who is overly sensitive or easily frightened.