1. light pastries made of choux dough filled with cream or custard
2. weak or ineffective people
Usage: informal; derogatory

Examples

• The bakery’s creampuffs were filled with vanilla custard.
• She ordered a dozen creampuffs for the party.
• The delicate creampuffs melted in my mouth.
• Fresh creampuffs are best eaten the same day they’re made.
• The coach called his players creampuffs after their poor performance.
• Don’t be such creampuffs – stand up for yourselves!