Sissy (Adjective)
Meaning
Having unsuitable feminine qualities.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The coach called him a sissy for being afraid to tackle the opposing team's player.
- He was teased by his peers for being a sissy because he liked ballet more than football.
- The term sissy was used to insult him for wearing a bright pink shirt to school.
- His brother called him a sissy for not wanting to play in the rough and muddy terrain.
- He was labeled a sissy by his classmates for being more interested in reading romance novels than playing sports.