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cissy

/ˈsɪs.i/

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adjective

formalbritishobsolete/ˈsɪs.i/

An old-fashioned and derogatory term used to describe a boy or man perceived as weak or effeminate.

  • 🇷🇺Устаревший и уничижительный термин, используемый для описания мальчика или мужчины, воспринимаемого как слабый или женоподобный.
  1. Effeminate or weak B2 informal british

    Describes a man or boy who is considered to have qualities traditionally associated with women, often implying weakness or lack of toughness.

    • He was teased for being a cissy because he didn't like sports.
    • Some people wrongly think it's cissy to show emotions.
    • The old-fashioned term 'cissy' is now considered offensive.

    🇷🇺Женоподобный или слабый

    Synonyms: cowardlyeffeminateeffetegirlishsissysofttimidunmanlyweakwomanish

    Antonyms: machomanlymasculinetoughvirile

  • cissier comparative form
  • cissiest superlative form