nounπShareAcronym of window, icon, menu, pointer. (a graphical interface paradigm)"The new operating system uses a WIMP interface, making it easier for users to navigate with a mouse and see everything on the screen at once. "computingtechnologytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAcronym of window-icon-mouse program."Although the command-line interface was powerful, the introduction of the WIMP made computers much more accessible to everyday users. "computingtechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hypothetical class of particle, proposed to explain the dark matter problem."Scientists are researching the wimp, a hypothetical particle, to understand the nature of dark matter. "physicsastronomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomeone who lacks confidence or courage, is weak, ineffectual, irresolute and wishy-washy"The new student was considered a wimp by his classmates because he didn't stand up for himself when others teased him. "characterpersonattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo behave submissively."The boy wimped out when his classmates asked him to try the scary roller coaster. "characterattitudehumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo render wimpy."The stressful project wimpified his usually confident attitude. "characterattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading