English Word · Intermediate
wet-noodle
Wet noodle
Pronunciation: say wet-noodle
Meaning
Lacking strength, firmness, or resolve; weak or limp.
Example
As I stumbled with wet-noodle legs onto what was now the disembarkation platform, Zed remarked that I had turned “a most peculiar shade of green."
As I stumbled with wet-noodle legs onto what was now the disembarkation platform, Zed remarked that I had turned “a most peculiar shade of green."
Practice tips
- Practice wet-noodle out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.