wusses

variants also wussies
plural of wuss
as in wimps
a person lacking in physical strength teased him for being a wuss when he failed the push-up test in gym class

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Recent Examples of wusses Supporters of the Republican candidate, state Attorney General Ken Paxton, portray Democrats as wusses, cucks, soy boys who don’t follow sports. Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026
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Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • But with the Rockies looking a bit feisty (not to be mistaken with competent), what happens if the Giants can’t beat up on the division weaklings this year?
    Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
  • That spike—and especially the likelihood that after the conflict ends, costs will remain well above the prewar level—is hitting the weaklings far harder than the thriving warriors, especially the two biggest profitmakers, Delta and United.
    Shawn Tully, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Those softies are going to get more coddling.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025

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“Wusses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wusses. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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