Pansy

Origin

From the French pensée ("thought"), as the plant resembles someone that is in deep thought, with a lowered head.

Full definition of pansy

Noun

1. A cultivated flowering plant, derived by hybridization within species Viola tricolor, the johnny jumpup.
2. A deep purple colour, like that of the pansy.
3. (derogatory, colloquial, dated) A male homosexual, especially one who is effeminate.
4. (derogatory, colloquial) A timid, weak man or boy; a wuss.

Synonyms

• (timid man or boy) mama's boy, nancy boy, sissy

Adjective

1. Wimpy; spineless; feeble.
2. Of a deep purple colour, like that of the pansy.

Derived terms

• wild pansy
• pansified
• pansification