sissy

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪsi/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive
  2. adjective having unsuitable feminine qualities

Etymology

From sis (“clipping of sister”) + -y.

In classic literature

Synonyms

pantywaist, pansy, milksop, Milquetoast

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
coward

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