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sissy in German

sissy in German is Weichling, Jammerlappen — sissy means (informal, derogatory) A timid or cowardly person, especially a man or boy seen as insufficiently masculine.

sissy in German

Weichling
noun
(sometimes, derogatory, colloquial) An effeminate boy or man.
Jammerlappen
noun
(sometimes, derogatory, colloquial) A timid, unassertive or cowardly person.

What does "sissy" mean?

  1. noun (informal, derogatory) A timid or cowardly person, especially a man or boy seen as insufficiently masculine.
    "Don't be a sissy — it's just a small jump."
  2. adj Timid, cowardly, or excessively delicate.
    "He was teased for wearing what the other boys called sissy clothes."
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sissy in a sentence

  • Don't be a sissy — it's just a small jump.
  • He was teased for wearing what the other boys called sissy clothes.

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What is "sissy" in German?

"sissy" in German is Weichling, Jammerlappen. sissy means: (informal, derogatory) A timid or cowardly person, especially a man or boy seen as insufficiently masculine.

How do you use "sissy" in a sentence?

Example: "Don't be a sissy — it's just a small jump." In German, "sissy" is Weichling, Jammerlappen.

Are there other ways to say "sissy" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "sissy": Weichling, Jammerlappen.

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