Pantywaist (Noun)
Meaning
A timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- He got teased by his classmates for being a pantywaist who always cried when he lost at sports.
- His grandfather thought he was a pantywaist for refusing to climb to the top of the tall ladder.
- The team captain labeled him a pantywaist because he was too afraid to participate in the intense practice.
- In his younger years, people considered him a pantywaist, but as he grew older, he developed more confidence.
- His colleagues viewed him as a pantywaist, unable to make tough decisions or stand up for himself in meetings.