Pansy (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

• Milksop
• Sissy
• Pantywaist
• Milquetoast

Hypernyms

• Coward

Meaning ²

Large-flowered garden plant derived chiefly from the wild pansy of Europe and having velvety petals of various colors.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Synonyms

• Viola Tricolor Hortensis

Meaning ³

Offensive term for a homosexual man.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Usages

• Disparagement
• Depreciation
• Derogation

Synonyms

• Poof
• Poove
• Fag
• Fairy
• Pouf
• Queer
• Nance
• Faggot
• Fagot
• Queen

Hypernyms

• Gay
• Homosexual
• Homophile
• Homo