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PANTYWAIST definition: 1. a person, especially a man, who is thought of as weak or cowardly (= not brave): 2. a piece of…. Learn more.
What does the word pantywaist mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the word pantywaist, one of which is considered derogatory. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. This word is used in North American English. See meaning & use. How common is the word pantywaist?
You can use the word pantywaist to talk about an ineffective, weak person — especially a man — although it's not very nice and is likely to hurt his feelings.
The meaning of PANTYWAIST is a child's garment consisting of short pants buttoned to a waist.
Definition of Pantywaist. 1. Adjective. (context: informal dated especially of a male person) Weak, timid, effeminate, ineffectual. ¹. 2. Noun. (context: informal dated) A children's undergarment composed, in part, of panties attached to a waistband. ¹
pantywaist in American English. (ˈpæntiˌweist) noun. 1. informal slang. a weak, effeminate man; sissy. 2. (formerly) a child's undergarment consisting of short pants and a shirt that buttoned together at the waist. adjective. 3.
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