SISSY


Meaning of SISSY in English

also cissy

(sissies)

Some people, especially men, describe a boy as a ~ when they disapprove of him because he does not like rough, physical activities or is afraid to do things which might be dangerous. (INFORMAL)

They were rough kids, and thought we were sissies...

N-COUNT disapproval

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