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whimp

whimp is the misspelling of wimp.

Meaning of wimp

Noun

wimp (plural wimps)

  1. (derogatory, slang) Someone who lacks confidence or courage, is weak, ineffectual, irresolute and wishy-washy.
    • (see title)1980 March 15, “MUSH FROM THE WIMP”, in The Boston Globe

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Words formed from whimp

Questions about whimp

What is whimp the misspelling of?
Whimp is the misspelling of wimp.

Words near whimp in the dictionary

  1. whimmed
  2. whimming
  3. whimmy
  4. whimmy diddle
  5. whimmy diddles
  6. whimp
  7. whimper
  8. whimperative
  9. whimperatives
  10. whimpered
  11. whimperer

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