milksop

noun
UK: /ˈmɪlksɒp/
US: /ˈmɪlksɑːp/

  1. A weak, timid, and ineffectual man; someone easily dominated or intimidated.

    1. Don't be such a milksop, stand up for yourself.
    2. He was dismissed as a milksop because he never argued with the boss.

Synonyms

mouse coward doormat wimp weakling
milksop adjective

  1. Describes a man who is weak, ineffectual, or timid.

    1. He gave a milksop excuse for being late.
    2. The milksop leader failed to inspire any confidence in his team.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "milksop" is /ˈmɪlksɒp/ in British English and /ˈmɪlksɑːp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "milksop": mouse, coward, doormat, wimp, weakling.

Example usage of "milksop": "Don't be such a milksop, stand up for yourself.". More examples on the page.