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发信人: yangs (Microsea), 信区: English
标 题: Slang of the day
发信站: 哈工大紫丁香 (Fri Apr 12 08:45:29 2002) , 转信
wimp
Definition: A weak or fearful person; someone who lacks courage.
Example: 1) I was too much of a wimp to play sports in high school.
2) Don't be such a wimp -- riding a bike can't hurt you!
Etymology: A 'whimper' is a small cry of pain or fear. Someone who whimpers a
lot and is afraid of getting hurt is a thus a 'wimp'.
Synonyms: sissy, wuss, chicken
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