wimp

noun

ˈwimp 

: a weak, cowardly, or ineffectual person

wimpiness

ˈwim-pē-nəs 

noun

wimpish

ˈwim-pish 

adjective

wimpishness

ˈwim-pish-nəs 

noun

wimpy

ˈwim-pē 

adjective

Synonyms of wimp

• wuss
• weakling

Examples of wimp in a Sentence

just because you can't lift 300 pounds doesn't mean you're a wimp

what kind of wimp would just give in to peer pressure?

Recent Examples on the Web

An early prototype for several of the titles on this list, this adaptation of Sumika Yamamoto’s manga of the same name is one of anime’s ultimate, early wimp-to-whiz sports journeys. — Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026

His rage stands as a measure of machismo, as if civility is for wimps. — Robin Givhan, Vanity Fair, 19 Aug. 2026

Anthony Hernandez toils in the brutish profession that is a mixed martial arts fighter, no wimps allowed. — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026

For the anarchic, nearly surreal nature of the bits that make legendary cinematic daredevils ranging from Buster Keaton to Jackie Chan seem like wimps. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing wimp

• wimp out

Rhymes for wimp

• blimp
• chimp
• crimp
• imp
• limp
• pimp
• shrimp
• skimp

Kids Definition

wimp

noun

ˈwimp 

: a weak and timid person

wimpy

ˈwim-pē 

adjective