Pansy meaning

What does “pansy” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“pansy” is a noun with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: large-flowered garden plant derived chiefly from the wild pansy of Europe and having velvety petals of various colors.

pansy

noun

large-flowered garden plant derived chiefly from the wild pansy of Europe and having velvety petals of various colors
SynonymsViola tricolor hortensis
a timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive
Synonymssissy pantywaist milksop Milquetoast
offensive term for a homosexual man
Synonymsfagot faggot fag fairy nance queen queer poof

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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