🇬🇧 Sissy meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card
adjective
“Sissy” is an unkind and hurtful word people sometimes use for a boy when they think he is weak, too scared, or not very brave. People also use it when a boy likes things that some people wrongly say only girls should like, such as certain colors, toys, or hobbies. It’s important to know this word so you understand it if you hear it, but it is not a nice word to call someone, because everyone should be free to like what they like and be themselves without being insulted.
The so‑called sissy knight refused to fight the dragon, then politely asked it to leave, and somehow that actually worked.
The “sissy” prince skipped sword practice and learned cooking instead, which was great when the royal chef quit.
The pirate captain called his crew sissy for being scared of storms, right before he screamed at a tiny crab on the deck.
The ghost was called sissy by other ghosts for being scared of the dark, so it started haunting only well‑lit kitchens.
When the bully called him sissy for playing violin, he played so well the bully accidentally clapped first.
They shouted 'sissy' as Tom held the pink kite. 'Sissy,' sneered one boy; others laughed. They hissed 'sissy' and pushed him toward the old fence. His hands shook; they called him sissy again when he chose the gentle game. Tom tied the kite, climbed, freed the stuck dog — the callers went quiet. He smiled: not a sissy.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C2 Proficient
This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.
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