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Definition of wussy

wussy

/ˈwʊs.i/
wus · sy
Plural:wussies
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wussy Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

North American Weak, cowardly, timid, or overly fearful (informal).

Example

"He refused to jump off the low diving board because he was feeling too wussy."

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• noun

1

North American A weak, timid, or cowardly person (informal).

Example

"His friends teased him for being a wussy when he refused to watch the horror movie."

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• Rhymes for wussy

• Nearby Words

wurst
wurzburg
wuss
wussy
wuxi
wyandotte
wye

Word Origin & Etymology

Originating in late 20th-century American slang, the word is generally considered a blend of 'wimp' and 'pussy' (in the sense of a timid person), with 'wuss' later formed as a back-formation.

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