What is a limp dishrag?
limp dishrag 1. A very weak willed, helpless, or cowardly person; one who lacks any real resolve, inner-strength, or motivation. My father was a sweet man, but he was a limp dishrag in all other aspects of life, bending to the will of everyone around him. 2. One who is completely worn out or without energy.
What does it mean to call someone a dishrag?
(limp) dishrag n.a totally helpless person; a cowardly and spineless person. He’s sweet, but he’s a dishrag. See also: dishrag, limp McGraw-Hill’s Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.
What is a wet dishrag?
One who is completely worn out or without energy. Between my hectic job and trying to mind the kids, I always feel like a wet dish rag by the time I get to bed at night. My dad used to work crazy long hours when we were kids, and he would just sit on the sofa like a wet dishrag on the weekends.