wimp

[/wɪmp/]

nounpl: wimps

medroso, covarde, fraco

1. A person who is regarded as not brave, strong, or confident

Don't be a wimp, just try it!

Não seja medroso, apenas tente!

2. A person who is physically weak or feeble

He's a wimp who can't lift anything heavy.

Ele é um fraco que não consegue levantar nada pesado.

3. A person who lacks determination or assertiveness

She called him a wimp for backing down from the argument.

Ela o chamou de covarde por recuar da discussão.

NYC Slang

wimp out, wuss

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

medroso, covarde, fraco

Standard usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

fresco, mole

Colloquial slang term

São Paulo

medroso, covarde

Standard formal usage

Portugal

covarde, fraco, povo

Less common; Portuguese prefer alternative expressions

wimp out - to fail to do something because of fear or lack of courage

act like a wimp - to behave in a cowardly manner

don't be a wimp - encouragement to be brave or bold

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