noun
- plural of pantywaist: weak, effeminate, or cowardly people
Usage: informal; derogatory
Examples
- The coach called his players pantywaists after their poor performance.
- He refused to be seen as one of those pantywaists who avoided confrontation.
- The bullies targeted kids they considered pantywaists.
- She dismissed the critics as pantywaists who couldn’t handle honest feedback.
- The drill sergeant had no patience for pantywaists in his unit.