Weakling
(noun)
A person who is physically weak or lacks strength, and is often used in a derogatory manner.
Origin:
The word "weakling" is a combination of the adjective "weak" which refers to having little physical strength or energy and the noun "ling" which means a young person, or a young animal. it refers to a person who is physically weak or lacks strength, and is often used in a derogatory manner.
Examples:
- He was called a weakling for not being able to lift the weight.
- The bully called his victim a weakling.
- He felt like a weakling because he couldn't keep up with his friends.
- The weakling was easily defeated in the fight.
- He was bullied for being a weakling.