wuss

Meanings

Plural: wusses

Noun

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

Verb

Only used in wuss out

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

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

Scrabble Score: 7

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

Words With Friends Score: 8

wuss is a valid Words With Friends word