gutless wonder
gutless wonder · gutless wonders
One who lacks guts or courageOne who lacks guts or courage; a coward.
Meaning
1 senses(derogatory, idiomatic, slang)One who lacks guts or courage; a coward.
Origin
The idea is that the addressee's figurative gutlessness (cowardice) has been carried overThe idea is that the addressee's figurative gutlessness (cowardice) has been carried over into physical gutlessness (disembowelment), and that his bowel-less survival is a wonder.
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Forms
plural: gutless wonders| Singular | gutless wonder |
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See also
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