Pejorative terms for effeminacy

Sissy (derived from sister), often cissy, also sissy baby, sissy boy, sissy man, sissy pants, etc., is a pejorative term for a boy or man who does not demonstrate masculine traits, is effeminate and shows possible signs of fragility. Generally, sissy implies a lack of courage, strength, athleticism, coordination, testosterone, libido, and stoicism. A man might also be considered a sissy for being interested in stereotypically feminine hobbies or employment (e.g., being fond of fashion), displaying effeminate behavior, being unathletic or being homosexual.

stock character; man who is excessively attached to his mother

''' (noun) and (adjective) are two Old Norse terms of insult, denoting effeminacy or other unmanly behaviour. ' (also '') is "unmanly" and ergi'' is "unmanliness"; the terms have cognates in other Germanic languages such as ', ', arag, or arug.

pejorative term for men perceived as non-masculine