a weak or cowardly person who is easily scared or easily defeated (informal, often considered insulting).
Possibly derived from 'pussy,' a word with complex origins. Emerged as American slang in the mid-20th century. It's a derogatory term used to insult someone's courage or toughness.
The word 'wuss' is an interesting example of playground language that became mainstream—it's not in older dictionaries but now appears in modern dictionaries as common slang!
Slang derived from vaginal reference, using female anatomy as insult or weakness marker. Enforces equation of femininity with cowardice.
Avoid entirely. Use specific criticism (unreliable, inconsistent) instead of gendered slurs.
["coward","unreliable person","inconsistent operator"]
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