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wuss

/wʊs/

/wʌs/

Translations

wussnoun

wusses

/wʊs/

/wʌs/

He is such a wuss when it comes to horror movies.

Он такая тряпка, когда дело касается фильмов ужасов.

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wussadjective

Used attributively in slang (e.g., "a wuss excuse").

wussverb

wussed

Past Simple

wussed

Past Participle

wussing

Gerund

/wʊs/

Informal phrasal use (usually with "out"), but the base verb "wuss" is attested in contemporary slang.

wussnoun

A person who is perceived as weak or ineffectual, often due to a lack of courage or confidence.

He was called a wuss for backing out of the challenge at the last minute.

wussadjective

Characteristic of someone considered weak, timid, or cowardly.

That was a really wuss move.

wussverb

To fail to do something because of fear or lack of courage, often occurring with the particle "out."

He threatened to join the protest but wussed out at the last second.