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Definition of Cissy
1. Adjective. Having unsuitable feminine qualities.
Similar to: Unmanful, Unmanlike, Unmanly
Derivative terms: Effeminateness, Sissiness
Definition of Cissy
1. Noun. (alternative spelling of sissy) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Cissy
1. sissy [n -SIES] - See also: sissy
Lexicographical Neighbors of Cissy
Literary usage of Cissy
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Gentleman's Magazine (1869)
"Thank you, my pretty cissy; you look as fresh as the April daisies, ... cissy.
We want you to take us out for a month when you are off what you call the ..."
2. My Theatrical and Musical Recollections by Emily Soldene (1897)
"Miss Rose Stella and Miss cissy Durant elope to Sydney- Miss Minna Fischer and
Miss Maggie Liddell are engaged —A crossing to New Zealand—Killing an ..."
3. London Society (1879)
"cissy and I care for one another ; and if I have enough to keep herns she can be
... So he returned to cissy, and the two were very happy ; and though many ..."
4. Outing (1893)
"I had cissy Hayes along, an' That black mare that does her mile in Sprintin' ...
Tell the truth, first cissy said I Hadn't spunk t' drive her through it. ..."
5. A Cluster of Nuts: Being Sketches Among My Own People by Katharine Tynan (1894)
"READING to-day that sketch on which Henry James has spent his exquisite skill, "A
Passionate Pilgrim," I was at once reminded of cissy. ..."
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