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milquetoast

/ˈmɪlktəʊst/ · noun

Meaning

  1. (originally United States) A person of meek or timid disposition; a person who lacks character or effectiveness.
  2. (originally United States) Meek, timid; lacking character or effectiveness.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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