wuss

[abrushing]

Does anyone know what the origin of the slang word Wuss is.

Thank you

[Clanad]

My Merriam-Webster has this:
wuss
One entry found.

wuss
Main Entry: wuss
Pronunciation: \ˈwu̇s\
Variant(s): also wus�sy \ˈwu̇-sē\
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural wuss�es also wus�sies
Etymology: origin unknown
Date: 1976

[fluffykitten]

not much help really was it!!!!

i use wuss all the time, like me calling my mates gay or big girls blouse, scaredy cat!!!

[weeal]

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term =wuss

lol

[weeal]

lol 'big girls blouse' no heard that for yonks !

[jno]

the 'half wimp half pussy' theory sounds pretty plausible

[Sweyn]

Combination of wimp and pussy.

[smooter52]

The first time I used the word was approx 1968. I got caught talking to an adult and nearly said pussy and then tried to say wimp and it came out as "wussie". In later uses it was shortened to "wuss" for a less offensive slang word.

[smooter52]

I used "wuss" as early as 1968. I may not have originated the word but never heard anyone outside my peers use it until several years later. I was talking to an adult(in 1968) and nearly said puss--. When i tried to correct it to wimp it came out as "wussie". Since this seemed acceptable I continued to use it as "wuss". This seemed to be the least offensive form of the word.