sissy
Meaning
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- (colloquial) An effeminate boy or man.
- (colloquial) A timid, unassertive or cowardly person.
- A male crossdresser who adopts feminine behaviours.
- (colloquial) Sister; often used as a term of address
Synonyms
Milquetoast
spoilt child
spiritless person
effeminate man
old-womanish
spoiled child
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈsɪsi/
Etymology
From sis + -y.
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