pansy

/ˈpæn.zi/

noun

  1. 1

    A cultivated flowering plant, derived by hybridization within species Viola tricolor.

  2. 2

    A deep purple colour, like that of the pansy.

  3. 3

    Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Junonia. Also called arguses.

  4. 4

    A male homosexual, especially one who is effeminate.

  5. 5

    A timid, weak man or boy; a wuss.

Synonyms

verb

  1. 1

    (usually with "around" or "about") To mess about; to fail to get things done.

adjective

  1. 1

    Wimpy; spineless; feeble.

  2. 2

    Of a deep purple colour, like that of the pansy.

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