quitters

noun

plural of quitter
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as in defeatists

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as in dropouts

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  1. defeatists
  2. dropouts
  3. cowards
  4. loafers
  5. sissies
  6. chickens
Noun
  • Hegseth largely declined to provide specifics, instead denouncing critics as defeatists, questioning their patriotism and insisting the mission had broad public support.
    — Nik Popli, Time, 29 Apr. 2026
Definition of defeatists
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  • Reasons for the increase in dropouts Baltimore City Schools says the dropout rate is seeing a spike because of the COVID pandemic, adding that students who began high school during the pandemic were not receiving as many wrap around services through virtual learning.
    — Tara Lynch, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Definition of dropouts
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  • To me, the most notable change — outside of Robert not getting fully naked, you cowards — is that the meltdown is witnessed by much more of the senior class.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026
  • In reality, the refs just do the bidding of the cowards behind the curtain.
    — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 14 July 2026
Definition of cowards
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  • Run to snag Madewell flats, loafers, and moccasins before fall, and explore more styles, below.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Pack the wrinkle-resistant sweater for work trips and style it with wide-leg pants, loafers, and jewelry for a smart-looking outfit.
    — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of loafers
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  • Until the 19th century, most Westerners, including European royalty, ate with their knives (and considered Italians to be sissies for using forks).
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The irony is that a minority once viewed as filled with sissies and losers is now portrayed as filled with bullies and power brokers, and straight people, especially men, seem to perceive themselves as the weak and afraid ones.
    — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Definition of sissies
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  • Niman later founded Bill Niman Farm LP, which raises grass-fed cows and chickens.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Ledesma points out that commercial rotisserie chickens often contain ingredients such as sodium phosphate or carrageenan to improve texture, moisture, or appearance.
    — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of chickens
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