sissy
noun
an effeminate boy or man.
sissiness
-
a word derived from
sissy.
Example Sentences
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Men no longer regard creased trousers, nicely tied cravats, well-chosen collars, and harmonious color combinations as signs of sissiness, snobbishness, or weak-mindedness.
From The Book of Business Etiquette by Nella Henney
