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sissy

noun sis·sy \ˈsi-sē\

: a boy who is weak or who likes things that girls usually like

: a person who is weak and fearful

plural sissies

Full Definition of SISSY

: an effeminate man or boy; also : a timid or cowardly person

— sissy adjective

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Origin of SISSY

sis

First Known Use: 1879

Related to SISSY

Synonyms: chicken, craven, cur, dastard, funk, poltroon, recreant, coward

Antonyms: hero, stalwart, valiant

Rhymes with SISSY

hissy, missy, prissy

SISSY Defined for Kids

sissy

noun sis·sy \ˈsi-sē\

plural sis·sies

Definition of SISSY for Kids

: a fearful or cowardly person

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