What does Milquetoast mean?
Definitions for Milquetoast
ˈmɪlkˌtoʊstmil·que·toast
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Princeton's WordNet
sissy, pantywaist, pansy, milksop, Milquetoastnoun
a timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive
Wiktionary
milquetoastnoun
A person of meek or timid disposition.
milquetoastadjective
Meek, timid.
Etymology: From the character Caspar Milquetoast of the comic strip The Timid Soul, created by Harold Webster and first published in 1924 (named after the American dish milk toast).
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Milquetoast
Caspar Milquetoast was a popular American cartoon character created by H. T. Webster. The term “milquetoast” has since come to be used for a meek or timid person.
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milquetoast
Milquetoast refers to a person who is timid, submissive, or lacking in assertiveness and courage. It is often used to describe someone who easily yields to pressure or is easily influenced or dominated by others. The word comes from a comic strip character named Caspar Milquetoast who was known for his meekness.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Milquetoast in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Milquetoast in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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