Associations to the word «Doormat»

Wiktionary

DOORMAT, noun. A coarse mat at the entrance to a house, upon which one wipes one's shoes.
DOORMAT, noun. (figuratively) Someone who is overly submissive to others' wishes.

Dictionary definition

DOORMAT, noun. A person who is physically weak and ineffectual.
DOORMAT, noun. A mat placed outside an exterior door for wiping the shoes before entering.

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