English word origin

Etymology of sissy

From sis (“clipping of sister”) + -y.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗

noun

An effeminate boy or man. · A timid, unassertive or cowardly person. · A male crossdresser who adopts feminine behaviours. · Sister; often used as a term of address

adj

Effeminate. · Cowardly.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From sis (“clipping of sister”) + -y.

Relationships mentioned by the source

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Word-formation componentsisen · clipping of <i class="Latn mention" lang="en">sister</i>
Word-formation component-yen

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗

verb

To urinate.

noun

Urination; urine.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Likely onomatopoetic, perhaps related to French pipi (“urine”). Compare piss; wee-wee.

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Source etymology 3

Original entry ↗

verb

To sissygasm (reach orgasm solely by penetration of the anus).

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of sissygasm.

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