How to Pronounce Wimp

To pronounce "wimp", say WIMP — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “wimp”

"wimp" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with limp and crimp, if that helps it stick.

What does wimp mean?

noun

  1. Acronym of window, icon, menu, pointer. (a graphical interface paradigm)
  2. Acronym of window-icon-mouse program.

noun

  1. A hypothetical class of particle, proposed to explain the dark matter problem.

noun

  1. Someone who lacks confidence or courage, is weak, ineffectual, irresolute and wishy-washy

Synonyms

WIMPsissysoftywuss

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Words that rhyme with wimp

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

limpcrimpprimppimpblimpscrimpchimpshrimpskimpslimp

Related words

crybabychickenwussspinelesscowardweaklingshortynerd

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wimp"?▾

"Wimp" has one syllable.

What does "wimp" mean?▾

Wimp: Acronym of window, icon, menu, pointer. (a graphical interface paradigm)

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