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milquetoast

 

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Noun milquetoast has 1 sense
  1. sissy, pantywaist, pansy, milksop, Milquetoast - a timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive
    --1 is a kind of coward

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Milquetoast

Description:

Milquetoast is a noun that refers to a timid, weak, or easily intimidated person. It is derived from the name of a comic strip character named "Caspar Milquetoast," created by H.T. Webster in the 1920s. The term is often used to describe someone who lacks assertiveness or courage.

Sample Sentences:

1. John is such a milquetoast that he never stands up for himself.

2. Don't be a milquetoast, speak up for what you believe in!

3. She was tired of being seen as a milquetoast and decided to take assertiveness training.

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