doormat

/ˌdɔərˈmæt/
/ˈdɔmæt/
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Other forms: doormats

Definitions of doormat
  1. noun
    a mat placed outside an exterior door for wiping the shoes before entering
    synonyms: welcome mat
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    type of:
    mat
    a thick flat pad used as a floor covering
  2. noun
    a person who is physically weak and ineffectual
    synonyms: weakling, wuss
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    types:
    namby-pamby
    an insipid weakling who is foolishly sentimental
    softie, softy
    a person who is weak and excessively sentimental
    chicken, crybaby, wimp
    a person who lacks confidence, is irresolute and wishy-washy
    type of:
    individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul
    a human being
Pronunciation
US
/ˌdɔərˈmæt/
UK
/ˈdɔmæt/
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