Persnickety and Sissy

Persnickety

Persnickety adjective - Hard to please.

Sissy and persnickety are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sissy" instead an adjective "Persnickety".

Sissy

Sissy adjective - Of or relating to a man who has or displays qualities more suitable for women.
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Persnickety and sissy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Persnickety" instead an adjective "Sissy".

Both words in one sentence

  • Film / This Gun For Hire Sissy Villain: Gates is effeminate and persnickety, and quails at Tommy's description of how he's going to kill Ellen.
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