wuzzy
- noun
- Informal
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cobarde
- He's such a wuzzy when it comes to speaking in public.
Examples
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He was known as a wuzzy in high school because he never stood up to bullies.
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Don't be a wuzzy! Just go for it!
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He was called a wuzzy for not wanting to watch the scary movie with his friends.
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Don't be such a wuzzy; it's just a harmless little spider.
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Whenever there is a thunderstorm, my brother turns into a real wuzzy.
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The wuzzy in the group hesitated to speak up during the meeting, fearing judgment.
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When faced with difficult challenges, he often acted like a wuzzy, avoiding confrontation.
Synonyms
141
9.9
A person who is too easily frightened to try new things
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6.3
A person who is easily frightened or lacks confidence
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9.1
A person who is not brave and avoids difficult things
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9.3
A person who is too afraid to try things
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9.9
A person who is easily frightened
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9.9
A person who is weak and afraid to act in difficult situations
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Wuzzy used for a timid person is a helpful mix of wuss, a common word for someone easily scared, and a soft '-y' ending that makes the word sound mild. So calling someone a wuzzy suggests they are 'soft' or 'lacking courage'.