weakling

== English == === Etymology === From weak + -ling. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈwiːkˈlɪŋɡ/, /ˈwiːklɪŋɡ/ === Noun === weakling (plural weaklings) A person of weak or even sickly physical constitution. (figuratively) A person of weak character, lacking in courage and/or moral strength. c.1551, Hugh Latimer, a sermon in Lincolnshire We may not be weaklings because we have a strong enemy. ==== Synonyms ==== (person of weak constitution): twerk, twerp (person of weak character): pushover, sissy, weenie; see also Thesaurus:milksop ==== Antonyms ==== strongling ==== Translations ==== === Adjective === weakling weak, either physically, morally or mentally ==== Translations ==== === References === “weakling” in Webster’s Seventh New Collegiate Dictionary: Based on Webster’s Third New International Dictionary, 7th edition, Springfield, Mass.: G[eorge] & C[harles] Merriam, 1963 (1967 printing), →OCLC.