HyperDic: sissy

English > 2 senses of the word sissy:
ADJECTIVEallsissy, effeminate, emasculate, epicene, cissy, sissified, sissyishhaving unsuitable feminine qualities
NOUNperson sissy, pantywaist, pansy, milksop, Milquetoasta timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive
sissy > pronunciation
Soundssih'siy
Rhymesabsorbency ... Yangtze: 255 rhymes with siy...
English > sissy: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningHaving unsuitable feminine qualities.
Synonymseffeminate, emasculate, epicene, cissy, sissified, sissyish
Broaderunmanly, unmanful, unmanlikenot possessing qualities befitting a man
Spanishafeminado, emasculado, marica, mariquita
Nounssissinessthe trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man)
English > sissy: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive.
Synonymspantywaist, pansy, milksop, Milquetoast
BroadercowardA person who shows fear or timidity
Spanishafeminado, alfeñique, calzonazos, mantecón, mariquita, muñeco
Catalanfiga-flor, marieta, nyicris

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