Wussy Meaning in English
word
ˈwʊsi
WOO-see
wˈʊsi
WOO-see
Definition
A slang and often offensive word for someone who is weak, lacks bravery, or is afraid to take risks.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and often considered rude or insulting. Used mostly among friends jokingly, but can seriously offend. Similar to 'coward' or 'chicken,' but with a harsher or mocking tone. Avoid in professional or polite settings.
Spanish: cobarde - flojo (informal, ofensivo)Portuguese (BR): covarde - medroso (informal, ofensivo)Portuguese (PT): medricas - mariquinhas (informal, ofensivo)Chinese (Simplified): 胆小鬼 (非正式，带冒犯) - 懦弱的人Chinese (Traditional): 膽小鬼 (非正式，帶冒犯) - 懦弱的人Hindi: डरपोक (अपमानजनक, अनौपचारिक)Arabic: جبان - ضعيف الشخصية (عامي، مهين)Bengali: কাঁচা - কাপুরুষ - ভীতুRussian: трус - слаба́к (пренебр.)Japanese: 弱虫（よわむし） - ビビりVietnamese: nhát gan - yếu đuốiKorean: 겁쟁이 - 약골Turkish: ödlek - korkak (argo)Urdu: ڈرپوک - کمزور (توہین آمیز)Indonesian: penakut - cemen
Example Sentences
Don't be a wussy—try the spicy food!
basic
He called his brother a wussy because he didn’t want to get wet in the rain.
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You’re not a wussy if you ask for help.
basic
Stop being such a wussy and just jump in the pool already!
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I know it sounds scary, but don’t act like a wussy—just try it!
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If you back out now, everyone will think you’re a total wussy.
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