pansy

adjective

1. Wimpy; spineless; feeble.

2. Of a deep purple colour, like that of the pansy.

noun

1. large-flowered garden plant derived chiefly from the wild pansy of Europe and having velvety petals of various colors

Definition categories: plant, viola

2. a timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive

Similar word(s): milksop, milquetoast, pantywaist, sissy

Definition categories: person, coward

3. offensive term for a homosexual man

Similar word(s): fairy, poof, pouf, queen

Definition categories: person, gay, homophile, homosexual