noun
Gussie
Gussie (noun) means (dated slang) A weak, overly fussy, or effeminate man. Example: “They mocked him as a gussie for refusing to get his hands dirty.”
noun
1
(dated slang) A weak, overly fussy, or effeminate man.
"They mocked him as a gussie for refusing to get his hands dirty."
2
(dialect) A pig.
"The farmer called the gussies in for feeding at dusk."
How to use Gussie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOld-fashioned slang for an unmanly man, or, in some dialects, a pig.
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This word is dated and rarely used today — you are more likely to meet it as a nickname than as slang.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Gussies
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Etymology
Originally a pet form of the given names Augustus and Augusta; the slang senses developed separately in regional and informal use.
Rhymes for Gussie
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What does “Gussie” mean?
The word “Gussie” means (dated slang) A weak, overly fussy, or effeminate man. In plain terms, old-fashioned slang for an unmanly man, or, in some dialects, a pig.
How do you use “Gussie” in a sentence?
Here is “Gussie” used in a sentence: “They mocked him as a gussie for refusing to get his hands dirty.”
What part of speech is “Gussie”?
“Gussie” is a noun.
How many meanings does “Gussie” have?
“Gussie” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: (dated slang) A weak, overly fussy, or effeminate man.
