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Definition of wimp

wimp

/wɪmp/
wimp
Adverb:wimpily
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Plural:wimps
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Adjective:wimpy
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Past Simple:wimped
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Past Participle:wimped
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Present Participle:wimping
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• noun

1

A weak, timid, or ineffectual person who lacks courage or determination.

Example

"He refused to jump into the cold lake, even when his friends teased him for being a wimp."

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• verb

1

To fail to do something because of fear, timidity, or lack of confidence (usually followed by 'out').

Example

"She originally agreed to go skydiving with us, but she wimped out at the last minute."

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• Rhymes for wimp

• Nearby Words

wilton
wily
wimmera
wimp
wimpiness
wimpish
wimpishly

Word Origin & Etymology

Originated in the early 20th century in American English, likely derived from the verb 'whimper' (to cry feebly) and influenced by the cartoon character J. Wellington Wimpy from the Popeye comic strip.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wimp. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wimp
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