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sissy Synonyms

Another word for sissy

Choosing another word for sissy depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

(Informal, derogatory) A person, especially a boy or man, regarded as effeminate, timid, or cowardly.

Usage Example

"The older kids teased him on the playground and called him a wimp for refusing to jump off the high wall."

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wimp
coward
weakling
Strong
pansy
milksop
chicken
fraidy-cat
scaredy-cat

• adjective (Context 2)

(Informal, derogatory) Timid, cowardly, or regarded as effeminate and weak.

Usage Example

"He refused to play the game because he thought the rules were too wimpy."

Strongest
wimpy
cowardly
Strong
effeminate
timid
weak
spineless
faint-hearted

• noun (Context 3)

(Informal, dated or familial) A sister; often used as a term of address among family members.

Usage Example

"Come over here and sit by your big sis while we read the story."

Strongest
sis
sister

Opposites of sissy

The opposite of sissy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

brother
tough
brave
macho
courageous
manly
hero
See all opposites of sissy

• Nearby Words

siskin
sissified
sissiness
sissy
sister
sisterhood
sisterlike

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sissy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sissy
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