"sisters before misters" meaning in English

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Proverb

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  1. (slang, humorous) A woman should prioritize her female friends over her boyfriend or husband. Tags: humorous, slang Synonyms: chicks before dicks [vulgar] Related terms: bros before hoes, sister from another mister
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