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weakling

UK:^*^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈwiːklɪŋ/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈwiklɪŋ/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(wēk′ling)

weakling
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Synonyms:

puny person, feeble creature, crybaby, milksop, sissy, softie, pushover, namby-pamby, big baby, dud

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