Where does “sissy” come from?
Sissy derives from English sis, formed with the Middle English diminutive suffix -y, from Middle French -ie, ultimately from Latin -ia and the adjectival suffix -ivus.
sissy (English): An effeminate boy or man; A timid, unassertive or...
Definitions
- An effeminate boy or man; A timid, unassertive or...
Ancestry of “sissy”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | sis | Clipping of sister |