Sissy
['sɪsɪ] or ['sɪsi]
Definition
(noun.) a timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive.
Typed by Edwina--From WordNet
Examples
- Sissy's face sufficiently showed that her appeal to him was not finished. Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
- As Louisa feigned to rouse herself, and sat up, Sissy retired, so that she stood placidly near the bedside. Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
- Sissy submitted, after a little hesitation, 'I should not be the worse, Miss Louisa. Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
- Sissy is not a name,' said Mr. Gradgrind. Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
- Since the time of her leaving home, Sissy had lived with the rest of the family on equal terms. Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
- I have often sat with Sissy near me, and thought about it. Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
- As Sissy said it, her eyes were attracted by another of those rotten fragments of fence upon the ground. Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
- Then she asked: 'Did your father know so much himself, that he wished you to be well taught too, Sissy? Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
- Sissy, I believe. Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
- Every night, Sissy went to Rachael's lodging, and sat with her in her small neat room. Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
- I think,' said Sissy, 'you have already guessed whom I left just now! Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
- Mr. and Mrs. M'Choakumchild never make any mistakes themselves, I suppose, Sissy? Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
- That is a dreadful thought,' said Sissy, turning pale. Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
- Sissy, my good girl, leave us alone a minute. Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
- Yet he leaves you now, Sissy? Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
Edited by Donnie