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milksop n

Milksop means a weak or timid person. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of milksop

  • a weak or timid person

Usage examples of milksop

In the play, the prince is a milksop who trembles at every challenge and avoids responsibility.

The bully called him a milksop because he was too timid to defend himself or make a decision.

She wanted a strong negotiator, not a milksop who would surrender at the first objection.

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