walloper

/ˈwɒləpər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who is ill or in poor health, especially one who is bedridden or confined to a particular place.

“The hospital staff had to deal with numerous wallopers during the flu season.”

2. noun

A person who is confined to a particular place, such as a ship or a prison.

“The walloper on the galleon was forced to stay below deck for the entire voyage.”

3. noun

A person who is weak or feeble.

“The old walloper needed assistance walking up the stairs.”

Synonyms

  • invalid
  • invalidity

Antonyms

  • health
  • robust