sissy

[ sis-ee ]

noun

, plural sis·sies.

1. Disparaging and Offensive. an effeminate boy or man.
2. a timid or cowardly person.
3. a sister, especially a younger sister.

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of a sissy.

sissy

/ ˈsɪsɪ /

noun

1. an effeminate, weak, or cowardly boy or man

adjective

1. effeminate, weak, or cowardly Also (informal or dialect)sissifiedcissified

Other Words From

• sissy·ish adjective
• sissi·ness sissy·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of sissy¹

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50; sis + -y ²

Example Sentences

People were falling down behind the monitor because we had no idea how Sissy was going to react.

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She wanted the role quite desperately, and it reminded me of Sissy, so I offered her the role on the spot.

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Mulligan says she found a contemporary version of Nina in Sissy.

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Sissy, his sister, is just as damaged but seeks closeness—albeit in warped ways.

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Getting to the heart of Sissy took some discussion with McQueen and Fassbender, but not much.

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Put it in the crook of your elbow, Sissy, and fetch it along.

From Project Gutenberg

Sissy Jupe long ago called statistics "stutterings," and newer editions of Gradgrind have not perfected their articulation.

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He felt as if he were walking on air as he hurried home to tell "Muddie" and "Sissy" of his and their good fortune.

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He put on his spectacles to look at the photograph which Sissy brought.

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Felton begged for one more, and persuaded Sissy to be his advocate.

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