rackabones

/ˈrækəˌboʊnz/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who is physically or morally weak, especially a man who is considered to be cowardly or ineffectual.

“He was called a rackabone for not standing up to the bully.”

2. verb

to behave in a cowardly or ineffectual manner.

“He racked his bones when faced with the difficult decision.”

Synonyms

  • coward
  • weakling

Antonyms

  • brute
  • hero