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pansy

/ˈpæn.zi/
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noun

  • A cultivated flowering plant, derived by hybridization within species Viola tricolor.
  • A deep purple colour, like that of the pansy.
  • Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Junonia. Also called arguses.
  • A male homosexual, especially one who is effeminate.
  • A timid, weak man or boy; a wuss.

verb

  • (usually with "around" or "about") To mess about; to fail to get things done.

adjective

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

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