[Lexicog] Origin and synonyms of "wimp"

Sat Jun 25 08:42:40 UTC 2005

Cassel’s dictionary of word histories suggests that the origin is the verb
“to whimper" – i.e. “to cry with a soft, broken, whining voice“. (Rather
like a puppy)

Nick Miller

*      What are some of its  "synonyms" in English (American, British, or
other
> variants of English)?

Another is “drip“ (in addition to John Roberts’ suggestions)  

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