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Wimp vs Whiney - What's the difference?

wimp | whiney |

As a noun wimp

is (astronomy|physics).

As an adjective whiney is

.

wimp

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (pejorative, slang) someone who lacks confidence, is irresolute and wishy-washy
  • Derived terms

    * wimpy * wimp out

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To behave submissively, inde.
  • *
  • To render wimpy.
  • *
  • ----

    whiney

    English

    Adjective

    (er)