Jessie
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Definition
A dated, colloquial term for a man described as cowardly, effeminate, or homosexual; an alternative letter-case form of “jessie.”
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What does “Jessie” mean?
In sexual slang, “Jessie” refers to a man described as cowardly, effeminate, or homosexual. It is also used as an alternative letter-case form of “jessie.”
Usage and related terms
The term is labeled colloquial and dated. It is synonymous with “sissy” in this sense. “Jessie” can also be a given name, including a diminutive of Jessica or a variant of Jesse, so the surrounding wording determines which meaning is intended.