pansy

UK
/ˈpæn.zi/
US
/ˈpæn.zi/

Translations

pansynoun
pansies
pl
UK
/ˈpæn.zi/
US
/ˈpæn.zi/
анютины глазки
The garden was full of colorful pansies.
Сад был полон разноцветных анютиных глазок.
Additional translations
pansyadjective
pansier
Comp.
pansiest
Super.
UK
/ˈpæn.zi/
US
/ˈpæn.zi/
Used colloquially (often offensive) to describe something or someone as weak or effeminate; also attributively with reference to the flower.

Definitions

pansynoun
A type of garden plant with brightly colored flowers, often used in decorative gardening.
The garden was filled with vibrant pansies of various colors.
A term used to describe a person, especially a man, who is perceived as weak or effeminate (often considered offensive).
He was unfairly called a pansy for not wanting to join the rough game.
pansyadjective
(slang, offensive) Weak, effeminate, or cowardly.
He thought the safety rules were for pansy players.
Relating to or characteristic of pansies (the flowers).
The garden featured a pansy border in full bloom.