pansy meaning and definition

PANSY noun

Definition of pansy (noun)

1. large-flowered garden plant derived chiefly from the wild pansy of Europe and having velvety petals of various colors
   • synonyms: Viola tricolor hortensis
2. a timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive
   • synonyms: milksop, Milquetoast, pantywaist, sissy
3. offensive term for an openly homosexual man
   • synonyms: fag, faggot, fagot, fairy, nance, poof, poove, pouf, queen, queer