weakling
Translation
weakling, wimp
Examples
He was bullied at school for being a weakling.
He was bullied at school for being a weakling.
Grammar Patterns
a person who is not physically strong He was bullied at school for being a weakling.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wimp, coward; Antonyms: strongman, powerhouse
Etymology
From 'weak' plus the suffix '-ling', which often has a diminutive or pejorative sense (e.g., underling).
Memory Tips
The '-ling' suffix often means 'a small or inferior version of something', like a 'duckling' is a small duck. A 'weakling' is a 'small, weak' person.