sissy Synonyms
sissy Meaning
sissy (n)
a timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive
sissy (s)
having unsuitable feminine qualities
sissy Sentence Examples
- "Don't be such a sissy," she teased her brother when he hesitated to jump off the diving board.
- The boys at school mocked him, calling him a sissy because he preferred reading poetry to playing sports.
- She affectionately referred to her little sister as "Sissy" as they played together in the backyard.
- He felt embarrassed when his friends laughed and called him a sissy for expressing his emotions openly.
- The tough exterior he projected was a mask to hide the insecurities he felt about being labeled a sissy.
- Despite the teasing from his peers, he stood his ground and refused to be ashamed of being called a sissy.
- She reassured her friend that crying didn't make her a sissy; it just meant she was in touch with her emotions.
- The term "sissy" is often used to taunt boys who don't conform to traditional masculine stereotypes.
- He realized that being a sissy didn't mean being weak; it meant being true to oneself despite societal expectations.
- She challenged the notion that femininity equated to weakness and reclaimed the term "sissy" as a badge of honor.
FAQs About the word sissy
a timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive, having unsuitable feminine qualities
sissified, unmanly, effeminate,feminine, epicene, girlie, prissy, girly,womanish, effete
manly,masculine, manly, masculine, virile, virile,mannish, mannish, manlike,manlike
"Don't be such a sissy," she teased her brother when he hesitated to jump off the diving board.
The boys at school mocked him, calling him a sissy because he preferred reading poetry to playing sports.
She affectionately referred to her little sister as "Sissy" as they played together in the backyard.
He felt embarrassed when his friends laughed and called him a sissy for expressing his emotions openly.
