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USA slang
A weak or cowardly person.
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Avoid using it with strangers or in formal settings.
Tone
Can sound rude or teasing depending on tone.
Region
USA
Formality
Informal.
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wimp means A weak or cowardly person. It is best read as usa slang associated with USA.
"wimp" means A weak or cowardly person. In USA, the nuance may be more specific.
Can sound rude or teasing depending on tone.
Avoid using it with strangers or in formal settings.
Context-dependent
A rude, obnoxious, or contemptible person (vulgar).
Fool; idiot (mild, often used playfully among friends)
Dunce; blockhead; goofball.
Dull; slow-witted; ignorant.
Sister-f***er (extremely vulgar, highly offensive).
An insult or successful retort.
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