pantywaist

pronunciation

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  • Noun:
    a timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive

Word Origin

pantywaist (n.)
"weak or effeminate male," 1936, from a type of child's garment with short pants that buttoned to the waist of a shirt; see panties + waist.

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