sissyfication of the rules
- noun
- /ˌsɪsiˈfɪkeɪʃən əv ðə ruːlz/
- Offensive
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suavización de las reglas (despectivo, informal)
- He argued that the sissyfication of the rules would destroy healthy competition.
Examples
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The coach expressed his frustration at the sissyfication of the rules, fearing it would reduce players' discipline.
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Some critics blame recent problems on the sissyfication of the rules in the league.
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Older members complained about the sissyfication of the rules after the changes were announced.
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The sissyfication of the rules has angered many players.
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Is the sissyfication of the rules really necessary?
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Many believe that the sissyfication of the rules has undermined the integrity of the game.
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After the recent changes, fans criticized the sissyfication of the rules for making the sport less competitive.
Synonyms
Not being strict about rules or what is right and wrong
Antonyms
How Strict
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- Offensive
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Surface Forms
Morphology
sissyfication + of + the + rule
The headword 'sissyfication' is a derivational coinage (sissy + -fication) so the idea of 'making something sissy/weak' combined with 'of the rules' yields the meaning 'making the rules excessively lenient', which is partially recoverable from the parts. However, 'sissyfication' is creative/slang and relies on knowledge of 'sissy' and the derivational pattern (which many B1 learners may not know), so the connection is not fully predictable for learners.
Etymology
Sissyfication of the rules comes from the idea of making rules sissy — literally 'made weak or soft'. Imagine strict rules wrapped in soft cushions so they stop being strict, and that's why it means 'making rules too soft or lenient'.