Noun: doormat 'dor,mat
- A mat placed outside an exterior door for wiping the shoes before entering
"They placed a new doormat at the front door to greet visitors";
- welcome mat
- A person who is physically weak and ineffectual
"The school bully often targeted the perceived doormat in the class";
- weakling, wuss, wussy [informal], wet [UK, informal], weed [UK, informal]
Derived forms: doormats
Type of: individual, mat, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul
Encyclopedia: Doormat