Wuss

/wʊs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person regarded as weak or ineffectual; a coward.

He didn't want to try rock climbing because he thought he'd look like a wuss.

An individual lacking strength or courage.

Stop being such a wuss and stand up for yourself.

A person who is easily frightened or intimidated.

She called him a wuss for being afraid of the dark.

Origin unknown, possibly from 'wimp' or 'wussy'.

stop being a wuss:

Stop acting weak or cowardly.

don't be a wuss:

Encouragement not to be timid or afraid.

wuss out:

To back out of a difficult situation due to fear or cowardice.

A term used to describe someone perceived as weak or fearful.

He really wussed out when it came time to try the bungee jump.

An informal term for someone who is overly sensitive or afraid.

Why are you acting like such a wuss about going to the haunted house?