Milquetoast...
- Brenda Medrano
- Jul 30
- 2 min read
There's a deep satisfaction in witnessing someone getting a well-deserved verbal ass-kicking. We see it all the time... It's on reality TV, we see it at sports matches and in politics. If you're lucky, you might even get to experience it in person.
I recently discovered this as my new favorite word, and I want you to grasp its meaning so you can skillfully put someone in their place when necessary: Milquetoast.
Milquetoast: A person of who is: Weak, timid, wishy-washy, bland.
Examples:
He tried to go viral on TikTok, but his milquetoast content failed to stand out in the sea of bold personalities and trends.
Lily expected to shake things up in the club, but her milquetoast attitude made her fade into the background instead.
On RuPaul's Drag Race, her milquetoast performance left the judges unimpressed, especially in a competition that thrives on boldness and flair.
None of these traits are inherently negative on their own. Personally, I can relate to each one. However, we understand that insult is an artform here and, when executed correctly, it delivers a significant impact.
To read someone to absolute filth effectively, the primary rule is to be knowledgeable about the terminology. If you're planning to confront someone, ensure you don't embarrass yourself by misusing the terms. There must be eloquence in the delivery. Do not stumble upon your words- say it clearly and intentionally.
ORIGIN of the ROAST
The term "milquetoast" originated from a comic book character created by H.T. Webster for The New York World in 1924. Caspar Milquetoast was featured in the comic strip The Timid Soul, where he amused readers with his shyness, literal interpretations of signs, and avoidance of any conversations that might lead to controversy.
Here's another freebie I'll throw in to the lexicon:
Lanspresado: Someone who arrives at a social gathering, especially a pub, with little to no money, often relying on others to pay for them.
It's not a modern word, but more-so used in old English. That just makes it *vintage*.
Examples:
Donald strutted into the café like a true lanspresado, all swagger and flash, but with no real substance behind the bravado.
Jake showed up to the Zoom call in sunglasses and a velvet robe, calling himself a 'visionary'—classic lanspresado behavior for someone who still lives in his mom’s basement.
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