wimpy

Meanings

• adjective

  lacking in courage or strength; timid or weak

  - "The wimpy dog barked at the mailman but ran away when he approached."
  - "Despite his wimpy appearance, the actor played a strong and courageous character in the movie."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with wimpy
mimpy , dippy , tippy

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Variants

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wimp , wimpier , wimpiest , wimpiness , wimpinesses , wimpish , wimpishness , wimpishnesses , wimps , wimpy

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Etymology

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Originally used as a nickname for William, the name evolved to mean 'weak' or 'effeminate' in the early 20th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'wimpy' was first used in print in the early 1900s.

2. The name 'Wimpy' was also the name of a character in the 'Popeye' comic strip, who was known for his love of hamburgers and his cowardice.

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Related Concepts

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1. cowardice: A lack of courage or unwillingness to face danger or difficulty. 'Wimpy' is often used interchangeably with this term.

2. effeminacy: The quality of being effeminate, which is often used to describe a man who exhibits qualities or behaviors that are typically associated with women. 'Wimpy' can be used to describe someone who displays this quality.

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Culture

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In popular culture, the term 'wimpy' is often used to describe a weak or timid person. It can be found in literature, such as in the comic strip 'Wimpy' from the 'Popeye' series, and in music, such as in the song 'Wimpy Kid' by Dan and Phil.

How to Memorize "wimpy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small, timid person with a weak and fearful demeanor to remember the meaning of 'wimpy'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'wimpy' with the image of a scared rabbit or a small child to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Wimpy is a Weakling' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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