"gutless wonder" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: en-au-gutless wonder.ogg Forms: gutless wonders [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} gutless wonder (plural gutless wonders)
  1. (slang, derogatory, idiomatic) One who lacks guts or courage; a coward. Tags: derogatory, idiomatic, slang Categories (topical): Fear, People
    Sense id: en-gutless_wonder-en-noun-0kW0n3LS Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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