Wimp/big girl’s blouse.
Jessie
JES-ee
ˈdʒɛsi
Noun
Example Sentences
"Don't be such a jessie!"
"Ya big jessie, it's only a spider."
Etymology & History
British and Scottish slang for a weak or cowardly man, using the female name "Jessie" as an emasculating insult. Common throughout UK.
Word Details
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Region
Scotland
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Era
1900s
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Language
mild
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Formality
informal
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