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Definition of wimpy

wimpy

/ˈwɪm.pi/
wim · py
Adverb:wimpily
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• adjective

1

Cowardly, timid, or lacking in physical strength, courage, or resolve (informal).

Example

"He refused to make a wimpy excuse and instead took full responsibility for the mistake."

2

Feeble, inadequate, or unimpressive in power, size, or effectiveness (informal).

Example

"The old laptop's wimpy processor struggled to run modern video editing software."

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• Rhymes for wimpy

• Nearby Words

wimpish
wimpishly
wimple piranha
wimpy
win
wince
winch

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century from the noun 'wimp', likely deriving from the verb 'whimper' and popularized by the timid cartoon character J. Wellington Wimpy in the 'Popeye' comic strip.

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