verb, informal as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:He's always wimping out on his turn to do dishes.

Definition:a person who does not show enough courage, especially when dealing with masculine tasks or activities; a person who avoids confrontation or difficult situations.

From wimp

Example:His decision to wimp out on the project was considered cowardly by his colleagues.

Definition:showing a lack of courage, especially in the face of danger or in a difficult situation; reluctant to face up to a task or responsibility because of fear or lack of confidence.

From cowardly

Example:She’s been wimping out of groups of people she find intimidating.

Definition:going out of one’s way to keep away from or not doing something, especially something that might cause difficulty, trouble, or unpleasantness.

From avoiding