English

Noun

wimp ‎(plural wimps)

1. (pejorative, slang) someone who lacks confidence, is weak, irresolute and wishy-washy
2. Alternative spelling of WIMP

Derived terms

• wimpy
• wimp out

Translations

Verb

wimp ‎(third-person singular simple present wimps, present participle wimping, simple past and past participle wimped)

1. (intransitive) To behave submissively.
   • 1994, Paul Lyons, Class of '66: Living in Suburban Middle America‎, page 156:

     "They were wimping along and I was accomplished," she asserts with some pride and a touch of arrogance.

2. (transitive) To render wimpy.
   • 2003, Andrea Schulte-Peevers, California‎, page 69:

     If you're particularly fond of Foster's, Heineken or Moosehead at home, you will be disappointed to find that it's been wimped down for the American market.

Finnish

Etymology

According to the English abbreviation WIMP.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈʋimp/

Noun

wimp

1. (astronomy, physics) weakly interacting massive particle, WIMP

Declension