Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sissies
Noun
/ˈsɪsi/
Definition
A term used to describe individuals, typically boys or men, who are perceived as weak, timid, or effeminate.
Examples
- He was called a sissy for not wanting to play rough with the other boys.
- They criticized him for being a sissy when he expressed his feelings openly.
Meaning
Sissies often face social stigma for not conforming to traditional masculine behaviors and may be seen as overly sensitive or delicate.
Synonyms
- coward
- weakling
- faintheart
- milksop
- softie
