noun Pop Culture

Sis

/sɪs/ · noun · slang

A term of endearment for a close friend — 'sister' shortened, used regardless of gender.

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Definitions

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An affectionate way to address a friend, short for 'sister,' used across genders in queer and Black vernacular.

“Sis, we need to talk about last night.”
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Used in the phrase 'and that's on...' or 'we're not friends, sis' to deliver a read or a clapback.

“You lied to me, sis. We're done.”
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Tacked onto a statement for emphasis and intimacy.

“I told you that wouldn't work, sis.”
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Sis In A Sentence

Sis, drop the skincare routine right now.
Caption: me and sis vs the world 🤝
Not you reading my texts, sis.

Origin & Usage

AAVE shortening of 'sister' as a term of endearment, embraced widely in drag and queer culture, then mainstream Gen Z. Roots in Black community vernacular.

Variants SissySistaSis-bestie
Tags #aave#lgbtq#drag#gen-z#ballroom

People Also Ask

What does sis mean in slang?

It's an affectionate term for a friend, short for 'sister,' used regardless of gender. It comes from AAVE and queer culture.

What does sis mean on TikTok?

It's a friendly or sassy way to address the viewer or a friend, like 'sis, listen.' It can be warm or a setup for a read.

Can you call a guy sis?

Yes — in queer and Gen Z usage 'sis' is gender-neutral and just means close friend.

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