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[ wim-pee ] / ˈwɪm pi / SEE SYNONYMS FOR wimpy ON THESAURUS.COM
adjective, wimp·i·er, wimp·i·est.of, relating to, or characteristic of a wimp. Origin of wimpyFirst recorded in 1965–70; wimp + -y1 OTHER WORDS FROM wimpywimp·i·ness, nounWords nearby wimpyWimbledon, wimmin, wimp, wimple, wimp out, wimpy, Wimshurst machine, win, win by a nose, wince, wincey Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for wimpyNor am I one of those pathetic “men” too wimpy to handle the grit of parenthood. Why Men Shouldn’t Wait To Have Kids|Conor P. Williams|March 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST Muscular atheism has arrived; “left behind is the idealized vision of wimpy, effete philosophers.” Atheist Philosopher Peter Boghossian’s Guide to Converting Believers|Michael Schulson|November 2, 2013|DAILY BEAST But in each of these cases, the moves were defensive and wimpy, aimed at preserving eroding positions and not getting hurt. Wall Street Plays Defense|Daniel Gross|September 3, 2013|DAILY BEAST The Hollywood Reporter: “Oz the Wimpy and Weak would be more like it.” What Critics Are Saying About ‘Oz: The Great and Powerful’|Marlow Stern|March 8, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Ornstein goes a step further, saying the freshmen and their "pitchforks" will shred any wimpy compromise. The Gov't's Shutdown Sham|Howard Kurtz|March 2, 2011|DAILY BEAST Well, when Wimpy and Goldy looked out the windows and saw what was coming, it was all off. The Woman Gives|Owen Johnson
Words related to wimpylazy, languorous, unhurried, leisurely, laid-back, lackadaisical, sluggish, lethargic, languid, sleepy, passive, listless, dull, apathetic, tepid, delicate, peaceful, sunny, balmy, breezy |