wallflower



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wallflower

Someone who remains on the outer edges of a social event, especially a dance or party, and does not participate due to being shy or unpopular. I used to be a real wallflower when I was in high school. It wasn't until I got to college that I finally started having a bit more confidence and began enjoying myself at parties.

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Sanni-Finnish
Tipene-Maori
GilesJIELZ, JIE-əlzEnglish
Jahangir-Persian, Urdu
SiegfriedZEEK-freet (German)German, Germanic Mythology
Sabia-Irish Mythology