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milquetoast

/ˈmɪlk.toʊ̯st/

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What does milquetoast mean?

adjective

  1. Alternative letter-case form of milquetoast.

noun

  1. Alternative letter-case form of milquetoast.
More meanings (2)

adjective

  1. (derogatory, informal) Meek, timid; lacking character or effectiveness.

noun

  1. (derogatory, informal) A person of meek or timid disposition; a person who lacks character or effectiveness.
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IPA pronunciation

/ˈmɪlk.toʊ̯st/

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