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milksop

/mɪlksoʊp/ noun · British & US
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What does milksop mean?

noun

A person who is weak or timid; a coward. A milksop is also a type of soft, weak, or insipid liquid, especially milk that has been diluted or spoiled.

Example

"He was called a milksop for refusing to stand up to the bully."

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