pansy
word
/ˈpænzi/
/pˈænzi/
Definition
A pansy is a type of colorful garden flower. In slang, especially offensively, it can mean a man who is seen as weak or not traditionally masculine.
Usage & Nuances
As a flower, 'pansy' is neutral and common in gardening contexts. Used as an insult, it's derogatory, offensive, and considered homophobic or sexist; never use in formal speech. In gardening, 'pansy bed' or 'plant pansies' are typical collocations.
Spanish: pensamiento (flor) - maricón (insulto, ofensivo)Portuguese (BR): amor-perfeito (flor) - pansy (gíria pejorativa, ofensivo)Portuguese (PT): amor-perfeito (flor) - pansy (gíria pejorativa, ofensivo)Chinese (Simplified): 三色堇 - （贬义）娘娘腔Chinese (Traditional): 三色堇 - （貶義）娘娘腔Hindi: पैंसी (फूल) - (अपमानजनक) कमज़ोर/स्त्रीवत लड़काArabic: بنسية (زهرة) - (مهين) ولد ضعيف/أنثويBengali: প্যানসি - দুর্বল লোক (অপমানজনক)Russian: виола - слабак (оскорбительное)Japanese: パンジー - 弱虫 (侮辱的)Vietnamese: hoa pansy - kẻ yếu đuối (xúc phạm)Korean: 팬지 - 약골 (모욕적)Turkish: menekşe - zayıf adam (hakaret)Urdu: پینزی - کمزور آدمی (تحقیر آمیز)Indonesian: hoa pansy - người yếu đuối (miệt thị)
Example Sentences
The pansy has purple and yellow petals.
basic
We planted pansies in the garden.
basic
A pansy is easy to grow and needs sunlight.
basic
You can see wild pansies blooming in early spring.
natural
She bought a bunch of pansies for her balcony.
natural
Don't be such a pansy when it's just a little cold!
natural