A person, especially a boy, who is thought to be weak or too concerned with appearance; can also refer to a boastful person.
Short form of 'sister' or from the female name 'Cecilia,' dating to the 1800s; used as an insulting term suggesting feminine characteristics.
The word 'cissy' (or 'sissy') reveals how historically, cultures used gendered insults to shame people who didn't fit narrow definitions of masculinity—a practice that modern understanding of gender identity is challenging.
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