2007-09-14 09:23:43 · 3 answers · asked by amateurgrower 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
According to Dictionary.com, it is a portmanteau word, a blend of wimp and pussy.
wuss (wŏŏs) Pronunciation Key
n. Slang
A person regarded as weak or timid and especially as unmanly: "Cats are for wusses, dog men say" (Laura Blumenfeld).
[Probably blend of wimp and pussy1.]
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2007-09-14 09:30:30 · answer #1 · answered by Bruce 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go here: http://www.askoxford.com/concise_oed/wuss?view=uk to see the answer. I also checked Merriam-Webster and they say the same thing.
2007-09-14 16:30:31 · answer #2 · answered by teacher93514 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no clear etymology on this word. It is a phonetic variation of the word puss or pussy and it basically means a 'wimp'.
2007-09-14 16:30:42 · answer #3 · answered by SexRexRx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋