pantywaist

• Abwertende Bezeichnung für einen feigen, unentschlossenen oder überempfindlichen Mann oder Jungen, der oft als kindisch oder verweichlicht gilt.

A derogatory noun referring to a timid, unassertive, or overly sensitive man or boy, often considered childish.

1. Timid or unassertive personC1informalamerican

   A man or boy who is considered weak, overly sensitive, or lacking in courage and assertiveness.

   Weichling

   • He was called a pantywaist for refusing to fight.
   • Don't be such a pantywaist; stand up for yourself.
   • The bully teased the new kid, calling him a pantywaist.

   Synonymechickencowardcrybabymilksopmilquetoastnamby-pambysissyweaklingwimp

   Antonymebrawlerfirebrandhe-manmachotoughwarrior