Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cissies
noun
/ˈsɪsiz/
Definition
A derogatory term used to describe a timid or effeminate boy or man.
Examples
- He was picked on at school and called a cissie for not wanting to play rough.
- Some people use the term cissies as an insult when they want to undermine someone’s masculinity.
Meaning
Often used to imply weakness or an inability to be tough or masculine, this term is associated with negative stereotypes about gender roles.
Synonyms
- wimp
- sissy
- weakling
- coward
