wussy

== English == === Etymology === 1960s: probably an alteration of pussy, perhaps a blend of wimp +‎ pussy, or short for pussy-wussy (reduplication of pussy). Compare later wuss. === Pronunciation === (General American) enPR: wo͝osʹi, IPA(key): /ˈwʊsi/ Rhymes: -ʊsi Hyphenation: wus‧sy === Adjective === wussy (comparative wussier, superlative wussiest) (informal) Weak or timid. ==== Derived terms ==== === Noun === wussy (plural wussies) (informal) A wuss; a person who refuses to perform a particular task due to an unreasonable fear. ==== Synonyms ==== sissy, pussy, weakling; see also Thesaurus:milksop or Thesaurus:coward ==== Translations ====