Definition of weakling
: one that is weak in body, character, or mind
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Examples of weakling in a Sentence
he had been a weakling until high school, when he started working out to put on muscle
only a weakling would be willing to lie to save himself from punishment
Recent Examples of weakling from the Web
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After absorbing an array of blows from powers like the Los Angeles Dodgers to weaklings like the San Diego Padres, the Cubs enter the final day of May with the sobering reality of a sub .500 record.
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My little weakling account (@rjallain) just has over 500 followers (notice no K).
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First Known Use of weakling
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playDefinition of weakling for Students
: a person or animal that lacks strength
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