How to Pronounce "wuss out"
expression
ˈwəs/ /ˈaʊt
WUSS-owt
wˈʊs/ /ˈaʊt
WUUSS-owt
Definition
To not do something because you are afraid, nervous, or lack courage; to back out or quit because of fear.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwəs/ /ˈaʊt
British English
wˈʊs/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WUSS-owt
UK
WUUSS-owt
Listen in Context
Don't wuss out right before your speech!
He wanted to try bungee jumping, but he wussed out.
If you wuss out, you won't know what could have happened.
I almost wussed out of telling her the truth, but I did it.