milksop

Meanings

• adjective

  A person who is overly gentle, weak, or lacking in resolution.

  - "He was a milksop, always afraid to take a stand."
  - "The milksop couldn't bring himself to make the tough decision."

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Synonyms

milquetoast , sissy , wuss

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with milksop
dopes , hopes , soapes , ropes

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Variants

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milksop , milksops

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Etymology

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Originally referred to a person who was overly fond of milk, often a baby or someone weak or effeminate.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'milksop' originated in the 16th century.

2. The term was originally used to describe someone who was overly fond of milk.

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Related Concepts

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1. effeminate: Related to being overly gentle or lacking in masculine qualities.

2. weakling: Another term for a person who lacks strength or resolution.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'milksop' has been used to describe characters who lack courage or resolution. In art, there are no known significant representations of the term.

How to Memorize "milksop"

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   - Imagine a person who is overly gentle, afraid to take a stand, or lacks resolution.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'milksop' with someone who is weak or lacks courage.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the term 'milksop' as a person who is 'Making It Live Slowly Over Painful'.

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