Meaning of 'he was a doormat'

[Elly]

English Idioms and Expressions, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #20 "English Idioms (2)", question 3

Fabian was a doormat. No wonder his classmates were always giving him a hard time.

(a) snob
(b) geek
(c) coward
(d) chubby boy

English Idioms and Expressions, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #20 "English Idioms (2)", answer 3

Fabian was a coward. No wonder his classmates were always giving him a hard time.

Correct answer: (c) coward
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what that mean?

Elly

[Blacksnake]

Hi elly, that word means someone who submits meekly to domination or mistreatment by others.

I forgot this meaning as well:

It's a person who is physically weak and ineffectual

See ya around...