wimp
- A person who is perceived as weak, cowardly, or lacking in courage or determination. nounHe was called a wimp for not standing up to the bully.She didn't want to be seen as a wimp, so she agreed to the challenge.
- To act in a weak or cowardly manner; to fail to show courage or determination. verbHe wimped out of the bungee jump at the last minute.Don't wimp out now, we're counting on you to finish the project.