wusses

noun

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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wusses
  1. wimps
  2. weaklings
  3. softies
Noun
  • 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
Definition of wimps
Noun
  • Much like the Iranians, Europeans and Brazilians, the Canadians don’t intend to be weaklings or pushovers.
    — Daniel DePetris, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of weaklings
Noun
  • Those softies are going to get more coddling.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Definition of softies

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