Definition of POLTROON

poltroon

Meanings

Plural: poltroons

Noun

  • an abject coward
  • An ignoble or total coward; a dastard; a mean-spirited wretch.

Adjective Satellite

  • characterized by complete cowardliness

Adj

  • Cowardly.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French poltron, from Italian poltrone.

Synonyms

craven, dastard, recreant

Scrabble Score: 10

poltroon is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
poltroon is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
poltroon is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

poltroon is a valid Words With Friends word