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The trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man)
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effeminacy
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Wikipedia
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Effeminacy is the manifestation of traits in a boy or man that are more often associated with feminine nature, behavior, mannerism, style or gender roles rather than with masculine nature, behavior, mannerisms, style or roles. It is a term frequently applied ...
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Effeminacy \Ef*fem"i*na*cy\, n.; pl. Effeminacies . [From Effeminate .] Characteristic quality of a woman, such as softness, luxuriousness, delicacy, or weakness, which is unbecoming a man; womanish delicacy or softness; -- used reproachfully of men. --Milton. ...
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
c.1600; see effeminate + -acy .
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man) [syn: effeminateness , sissiness , womanishness , unmanliness ]
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. The quality of being effeminate.
Usage examples of effeminacy.
The slothful effeminacy of the former exposed them to the contempt, the sullen ferociousness of the latter excited the aversion, of the conquerors.
Furthermore, his entire demeanor was distinctly unmartial, perhaps even to the extent of slight effeminacy.
He called it effeminacy, a pap for children, himself drinking even our harsh, violent, illicit and unaged homemade corn whiskey without even a sip of water to follow it.