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== Term Usage == | |||
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A'''lso (informal or dialect): [[sissified]], [[cissified]] | A'''lso (informal or dialect): [[sissified]], [[cissified]] | ||
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=== Meaning === | |||
The term "[[sissy]]" is a pejorative term for a boy or man who does not demonstrate masculine traits and shows possible signs of fragility. It implies a lack of courage, strength, athleticism, coordination, [[testosteron]]<nowiki/>e, [[male libido]], and stoicism. A man might also be considered a [[sissy]] for being interested in typically [[feminine]] hobbies or employment, displaying [[effeminate behavior]], being unathletic, or being [[Homosexuality|homosexual]][1]. | The term "[[sissy]]" is a pejorative term for a boy or man who does not demonstrate masculine traits and shows possible signs of fragility. It implies a lack of courage, strength, athleticism, coordination, [[testosteron]]<nowiki/>e, [[male libido]], and stoicism. A man might also be considered a [[sissy]] for being interested in typically [[feminine]] hobbies or employment, displaying [[effeminate behavior]], being unathletic, or being [[Homosexuality|homosexual]][1]. | ||
Recently, China's broadcasting regulator issued a ban on "[[sissy men]]" from appearing on TV and [[video streaming]] sites[2][3]. | Recently, China's broadcasting regulator issued a ban on "[[sissy men]]" from appearing on TV and [[video streaming]] sites[2][3]. | ||
=== [[LGBTQ]] terminology === | |||
In [[LGBTQ]] terminology, [[sissy]] is a [[fetish]] term for guys who like to be [[emasculated]], [[feminized]], etc. It is used in [[gay BDSM]] culture and in [[cuckold]] culture | In [[LGBTQ]] terminology, [[sissy]] is a [[fetish]] term for guys who like to be [[emasculated]], [[feminized]], etc. It is used in [[gay BDSM]] culture and in [[cuckold]] culture | ||
== Origin of the term == | |||
According to the search results, the origin of the term "[[sissy]]" is derived from the word "[[sister]]" and entered American English around 1840-1850 with its original meaning of "[[sister]]." The term acquired its pejorative meaning around 1885-1890, and the verb "[[sissify]]" appeared in 1900-1905. | According to the search results, the origin of the term "[[sissy]]" is derived from the word "[[sister]]" and entered American English around 1840-1850 with its original meaning of "[[sister]]." The term acquired its pejorative meaning around 1885-1890, and the verb "[[sissify]]" appeared in 1900-1905. | ||
=== Alternative terms === | |||
Here are some alternative terms to use instead of "sissy" that have positive connotations: | Here are some alternative terms to use instead of "sissy" that have positive connotations: | ||
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== Definition of a Sissy ==
Term Usage
- (ˈsɪsɪ) /
- ----nounplural -sies
- # an effeminate, weak, or cowardly boy or man
- adjective
Also (informal or dialect): sissified, cissified
Meaning
The term "sissy" is a pejorative term for a boy or man who does not demonstrate masculine traits and shows possible signs of fragility. It implies a lack of courage, strength, athleticism, coordination, testosterone, male libido, and stoicism. A man might also be considered a sissy for being interested in typically feminine hobbies or employment, displaying effeminate behavior, being unathletic, or being homosexual[1]. Recently, China's broadcasting regulator issued a ban on "sissy men" from appearing on TV and video streaming sites[2][3].
LGBTQ terminology
In LGBTQ terminology, sissy is a fetish term for guys who like to be emasculated, feminized, etc. It is used in gay BDSM culture and in cuckold culture
Origin of the term
According to the search results, the origin of the term "sissy" is derived from the word "sister" and entered American English around 1840-1850 with its original meaning of "sister." The term acquired its pejorative meaning around 1885-1890, and the verb "sissify" appeared in 1900-1905.
Alternative terms
Here are some alternative terms to use instead of "sissy" that have positive connotations: