wuss

Plural: wusses

Noun

A weak, timid, or ineffective person; a coward.
a person who is physically weak and ineffectual
A weak, ineffectual, cowardly, or timid person.

Verb

Only used in wuss out

Examples

Don’t be a wuss, challenge that dubious word! You might be right!

Origin / Etymology

1976–1981 in US college slang. Perhaps abbreviated from wussy, or blend of wimp and puss. Compare earlier wussy.

Synonyms

doormat, weakling, coward, milksop, pansy, pushover, puss, pussy, wimp

Scrabble Score: 7

wuss: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
wuss: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
wuss: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 8

wuss: valid Words With Friends Word