WIMP

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A person who lacks confidence, is irresolute and wishy-washy: The primary and most common meaning refers to a person perceived as weak, timid, or lacking in courage and determination.
    • A hypothetical subatomic particle: In astrophysics, a WIMP is a Weakly Interacting Massive Particle, a theoretical constituent of dark matter.
Usage Examples
  • Noun (Person):
    • Don't be such a wimp; just tell her how you feel.
    • He was called a wimp for refusing to join the fight.
  • Noun (Particle):
    • Scientists are searching for a WIMP that could explain dark matter.
    • The experiment failed to detect any WIMP signatures.
Advanced Usage
  • "to wimp out" (phrasal verb): To fail to do something because of fear or lack of courage; to chicken out.
    • He was going to try bungee jumping, but he wimped out at the last second.
Variants and Related Words
  • Wimpy (adj): Characteristic of a wimp; weak or cowardly.
    • That was a wimpy excuse for not helping.
  • Wimpish (adj): Another adjective form meaning weak or ineffectual.
Synonyms
  • Coward: A person who lacks courage.
  • Weakling: A person who is physically or morally weak.
  • Milquetoast: A timid, unassertive person.
  • Pushover: A person who is easy to overcome or influence.
Antonyms
  • Hero: A person admired for courage or noble qualities.
  • Brave: Ready to face danger or pain; showing courage.
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • Wimp factor: The degree to which someone is perceived as weak or ineffectual.
    • The politician's hesitation raised his wimp factor in the polls.
Noun
  1. a hypothetical subatomic particle of large mass that interacts weakly with ordinary matter through gravitation; postulated as a constituent of the dark matter of the universe
  2. a person who lacks confidence, is irresolute and wishy-washy

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