Sissyphobia

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A prevailing negative reaction towards men who act in a feminine way. uncountable

    "Although a cultural reaction has begun to set in, sissyphobia still dominates present societal thinking which regards with diffidence most sensitivity, creativity, tender demeanor and confidingly close same-sex friendships in males."

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"Although a cultural reaction has begun to set in, sissyphobia still dominates present societal thinking which regards with diffidence most sensitivity, creativity, tender demeanor and confidingly close same-sex friendships in males."

Etymology

From sissy + -phobia.

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