# wimp

/ˈwɪmp/ (US) · /wˈɪmp/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/wimp
Updated: 2026-05-30

## Definition

a person who is weak, cowardly, or lacks confidence. It is a very informal and sometimes rude way to describe someone who won't stand up for themselves.

For teachers: a person perceived as weak, timid, or lacking in courage. Highly informal and often considered derogatory in professional or academic contexts.

## Examples

- He is such a wimp that he won't even go to the dark room.
- The kids at school started calling him a wimp because he refused to join their risky game of tag.

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