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sis

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈsɪs// UK //sˈɪs// sis Informal

n. a short, friendly way to say 'sister'. You can use it for your actual sister or for a close female friend.

n. a shortened form of 'sister', used as a term of endearment or a familiar address. Common in informal speech and digital communication among peers.


SIMPLE

Hey sis, are you coming to dinner tonight?

CONTEXTUAL

She has been my best friend since primary school, so I usually just call her sis.

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Usage

Often used as a vocative to address someone directly.

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