"sissyism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From sissy + -ism. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|sissy|ism}} sissy + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} sissyism (uncountable)
  1. The quality of being a sissy. Tags: uncountable
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