Sissyphobia
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 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."
Example
More examples"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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