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sissy

sis·sy [ síssee ] or cis·sy [ síssee ]


noun  (plural sis·sies) (plural cis·sies)
Definition:
 
an offensive term for a boy or man who is considered not to exhibit stereotypical masculine behavior, especially by other boys or men ( informal offensive insult )



adjective 
Definition:
 
an offensive term referring to a boy, man, behavior, or object that is considered not to exhibit or be characteristic of stereotypical masculinity ( informal )

[Mid-19th century. <sis]
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