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sissyish

/ˈsɪs.i.ɪʃ/

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adjective

/ˈsɪs.i.ɪʃ/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее несколько женоподобный или трусливый, происходящее от слова 'sissy'.

An obsolete adjective meaning somewhat effeminate or cowardly, derived from 'sissy'.

  1. Having unsuitable feminine qualitiesB2informal

    Describing a person, typically a boy or man, who is perceived as having traits or behaviors considered stereotypically feminine, often used in a derogatory manner.

    ruЖеноподобный

    • He was teased for being sissyish because he didn't like sports.
    • Some people wrongly consider crying to be sissyish.
    • The character in the movie was portrayed as sissyish and weak.

    Synonymseffeminateeffetegirlishsissifiedunmanlywomanish

    Antonymsmachomanlymasculinevirile