disapproval Some people, especially men, describe a boy as a sissy when they disapprove of him because he does not like rough, physical activities or is afraid to do things which might be dangerous. They were rough kids, and thought we were sissies. a boy that other boys dislike because he prefers doing things that girls enjoy (sister)
{i} effeminate boy or man, male who lacks stereotypically masculine qualities; coward, timid person