cissy
/'sisi/ Cách viết khác : (sissy) /'sisi/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Having unsuitable feminine qualities: Used to describe a person, typically a male, who displays characteristics or behaviors that are stereotypically associated with femininity and are considered inappropriate or weak for their gender, according to conventional social norms. This term is pejorative and offensive.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- He was often bullied at school and called cissy for preferring art to football.
- Such outdated views label any show of emotion as cissy behavior.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in a derogatory manner to enforce rigid gender stereotypes, particularly targeting boys and men. Its use is widely considered insensitive and harmful.
- It can function as a predicate adjective following linking verbs like "be" or "seem."
- They thought his gentle manner was cissy.
Variants and Related Words
- Sissy (noun, adjective): The more common modern spelling and form of the word, with identical meaning and usage.
- He didn't want to be seen as a sissy.
- Effeminate (adjective): A more formal, though still often pejorative, term for a man having traits considered typical of a woman.
Synonyms
- Effeminate: (of a man) having characteristics regarded as typical of a woman.
- Unmanly: Not possessing qualities traditionally associated with men, such as courage and strength.
Notes on Usage
- Warning: The terms "cissy" and "sissy" are offensive and derogatory. They are used to insult and belittle individuals, particularly males, for not conforming to traditional masculine stereotypes. Their use perpetuates harmful gender norms and can contribute to bullying and psychological harm. It is recommended to avoid using this word.
Adjective
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having unsuitable feminine qualities
