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    Sissy (en. Sissy)

    /ˈsɪsi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A boy or man considered cowardly or effeminate.
    He is often called a sissy for his delicate manners.
    Il est souvent traité de sissy pour ses manières délicates.
    A derogatory term for a man who does not meet traditional standards of masculinity.
    This movie shows how being a sissy can be an obstacle in the lives of some men.
    Ce film montre comment être un sissy peut être un obstacle dans la vie de certains hommes.
    A person showing weakness or hesitation.
    He doesn't want to seem like a sissy by making that decision.
    Il ne veut pas paraître un sissy en prenant cette décision.

    Etymology

    The word 'sissy' is an affectionate variant of the word 'sister', used to refer to someone effeminate.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    not to be a sissy
    Not showing weakness or sensitivity.
    ne pas être un sissy
    to act like a sissy
    Acting in an effeminate manner or in a way that is not fitting for a man.
    faire le sissy
    to be called a sissy
    Receiving criticism for not conforming to masculinity expectations.
    être traité de sissy

    Related Words

    masculine
    Relating to men and masculinity.
    masculin
    vulnerable
    The ability to be hurt or feel weak.
    vulnérable

    Slang Meanings

    Effeminate boy.
    He often jokes about being a sissy.
    Il fait souvent des blagues sur le fait d'être un sissy.
    A man who is not virile.
    In this context, being a sissy is not looked down upon too much.
    Dans ce contexte, être un sissy n'est pas trop mal vu.