Sissy: meaning, definitions and examples

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sissy

 

[ หˆsษชsi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

negative connotation

A person, typically a man, who is regarded as effeminate or cowardly.

Synonyms

coward, weakling, wimp

Examples of usage

  • He was bullied in school for being a sissy.
  • Don't be such a sissy and stand up for yourself.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

A girl or a young woman.

Synonyms

girl, lass, young woman

Examples of usage

  • She's such a sweet sissy, always helping others.
  • The little sissy was excited for her first day of school.

Translations

Translations of the word "sissy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mariquinha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฎเคœเคผเฅ‹เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Weichei

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ banci

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะปะฐะฑะฐะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ miฤ™czak

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅผฑ่™ซ (yowamushi)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mauviette

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ nenaza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zayฤฑf

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒ์Ÿ์ด (geopjaengi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุจุงู† (jabฤn)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ slaboch

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ slaboch

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ƒ†ๅฐ้ฌผ (dวŽnxiวŽoguว)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mevลพa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ veiklyndi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฃแƒกแƒขแƒ (susta)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qorxaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ nenaza

Word origin

The origin of the word 'sissy' can be traced back to the mid-19th century in the United States. It is believed to have originated as a variant of the word 'sister', used to refer to a young girl or woman. Over time, the meaning of 'sissy' evolved to include connotations of weakness or cowardice, particularly when associated with men. The word has been used in a derogatory manner to belittle individuals who do not conform to traditional gender roles or expectations.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,136 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.