sissy
ˈsɪsi
sissiersissiessissiest
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Definition of sissy - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
courageUSperson showing lack of courageUS
  • He was often called a sissy for avoiding conflicts..
coward weakling wimp
2.
genderSlangUSderogatory term for an effeminate manSlangUS
  • The term sissy is offensive when used to describe someone's personality..
effeminate unmanly
3.
identityRareSlangmale crossdresser in BDSM cultureRareSlang
  • He identifies as a sissy in the community.
transvestite

Adjective

1.
cowardlylacking courage or strength, typically in a way that is derided
  • He was called sissy for not joining the fight..
cowardly timid
2.
inappropriate for malesUSconsidered suitable only for girls or womenUS
  • He thought ballet was a sissy activity.
effeminate girlish unmanly
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Expressions with sissy

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bar on a motorcycle for back support
He leaned back against the sissy bar while riding.
piece of equipment for performing sissy squats
The gym has a new sissy squat machine.

Origin of sissy

English, sister (female sibling) + -y (diminutive)

Terms with sissy included in their meaning

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bicycle with banana seat and sissy bars
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piece of equipment for performing sissy squats

Examples of sissy in a sentence

  • They called him a sissy when he refused to climb the tree.
  • He was called a sissy for not liking sports.
  • The movie portrayed him as a sissy, which was unfair.
  • Many sissies attended the annual convention.
  • The club hosted a special event for sissies.
  • She felt sissy for avoiding the haunted house.

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  1. French:lopette, froussard, ...
  2. German:Feigling, feige, ...
  3. Italian:vigliacco, pauroso, ...
  4. Spanish:miedica, miedoso, ...
  5. Portuguese:medricas, cobarde, ...
  6. Chinese:胆小鬼, 胆小的, ...
  7. Japanese:臆病者, 臆病な, ...
  8. Arabic:جَبَان, ضعيف, ...
  9. Hebrew:פַּחְדָן, חֲסַר אוֹמֶץ, ...
  10. Russian:трус, девчачий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:боягуз, боягузливий, ...
  12. Hindi:कायर, कमज़ोर, ...
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