Milksop/ˈmɪlksɑːp/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Negative Insult Used negatively to criticize someone for lack of courage or determination. He's such a milksop when it comes to standing up for himself. Pro Tip 2/3Outdated Usage Rarely used in modern language and can sound old-fashioned or literary. In the old novel, the character was scorned as a milksop. Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Context Might imply the person is not only weak but also overly sensitive or emotional. Stop being a milksop and dry your tears!