sis

¹ American  

[sis] / sɪs /

noun

Informal.

1. sister.

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-sis ² American  

1. a suffix appearing in loanwords from Greek, where it was used to form from verbs abstract nouns of action, process, state, condition, etc..

   thesis; aphesis.

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SIS ¹ British  

abbreviation

1. Also called: MI6.  (in Britain) Secret Intelligence Service

2. (in New Zealand) Security Intelligence Service

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sis ² British  

/ sɪs /

noun

1. informal  short for sister

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sis ³ British  

/ siːs, sɪs /

interjection

1. informal  an exclamation of disgust

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Etymology

Origin of sis¹

1825–35, shortened form; compare Dutch zus for zuster sister

Origin of -sis²

From Greek

Example Sentences

Once Zola lets the “sis” business slide, it’s all downhill.

From Salon

"Rest in peace, little sis. Your mug is still flawless," said Luzon, who was a runner up on the US series' third season.

From BBC

So he sang to her and the audience confidently, “Came all this way. Had to explain. Direct from Domingo. Sabrina’s a friend. She’s like my sis but I would hook up though!”

From Salon

“Praying for God to wrap his arms around you sis,” one post reshared by Williams said.

From Los Angeles Times

“I’m a big sis, she’s my little baby. I’m always protective, but he makes her happy and she’s happy so that’s all that matters to me,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• buddy
• comrade
• crony
• playmate