milksop - Wiktionary, the free dictionary Noun milksop (plural milksops) A piece of bread sopped in milk A dish consisting of bread pieces in a bowl, sprinkled with sugar and covered in hot milk (by extension, derogatory) An easily frightened, ineffectual, or weak person Synonyms: milquetoast, sissy, wuss; see also Thesaurus: milksop
Milksop - definition of milksop by The Free Dictionary Define milksop milksop synonyms, milksop pronunciation, milksop translation, English dictionary definition of milksop n A man lacking courage and other qualities deemed manly milk′sop′py adj American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition
Definition of milksops - Words Defined Milksops definition: Plural of milksop, referring to multiple individuals who are perceived as weak or ineffectual - See meaning, pronunciation, etymology, examples, and related words
Milksop A milksop is a derogatory term for a weak, timid, or effeminate man, evoking the literal image of bread soaked in milk to suggest softness, delicacy, and lack of fortitude
What does milksop mean? - Definitions. net A milksop is a term used to describe a person, particularly a man or a boy, who is timid, weak, or lacking courage It originated from the practice of soaking bread in milk to make it soft enough for babies or the elderly to consume, hence symbolizing softness or weakness