pansy

• Ein krautiges Zierpflanzengewächs der Gattung Viola mit großen, samtigen Blüten in vielfältigen Farben; umgangssprachlich auch abwertend für einen weibischen oder verweichlichten Jungen oder Mann.

A noun referring to a large-flowered garden plant derived chiefly from the wild pansy of Europe, known for its velvety petals of various colors.

1. Flowering plantA2formal

   A garden plant with large, velvety petals in a variety of colors, derived from the wild pansy of Europe.

   Stiefmütterchen

   • She planted a row of purple pansies along the garden path.
   • Pansies bloom beautifully in the cool spring weather.
   • The flower bed was filled with yellow and blue pansies.

   Synonymejohnny-jump-uplove-in-idleness

2. Timid personB2informal

   A man or boy who is considered weak, timid, or lacking assertiveness.

   Weichei

   • The other kids called him a pansy because he wouldn't fight.
   • He was teased for being a pansy when he cried at the movie.
   • Don't be such a pansy—stand up for yourself!

   Synonymecowardmilksopnamby-pambypantywaistsissysoftieweaklingwimp

   Antonymebruiserbullymachoroughnecktough

3. Offensive term for a gay manC1slang

   A derogatory and offensive term for a man who is openly homosexual.

   Beleidigende Bezeichnung für einen Homosexuellen

   • Using the word 'pansy' as a slur is deeply offensive.
   • He was insulted by being called a pansy by his classmates.
   • The term 'pansy' is now widely recognized as a homophobic slur.

   Synonymefaggotfairyfruitnancypoofqueersissy