wimp
/wɪmp/
noun
- A person who is weak, timid, or lacks courage.
- He called me a wimp because I wouldn't go on the roller coaster.
- Don't be such a wimp — just ask for a raise.
- The coach told the team that only wimps give up before the final whistle.
verb
- To fail to do something because of fear or lack of courage; to back out.
- I was going to try the spicy dish, but I wimped and ordered something mild.
- She wimped out of the race at the last minute.
- They wimped on their promise to help us move.