Main Entry: yusuf·ate
Pronunciation: Yoo-suhf-At
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form(s): -at'ed; -at·ing
Etymology: Hebrew/biblical Yusuf means "the Lord Increases"
1. (Of a man or boy) having traits, tastes, habits, etc., traditionally considered feminine, as softness or delicacy.
2. To make girly.
3. The Lord Increase femenine traits.
4. Characterized by excessive softness or weakness - Rarely used without reproach.
synonym see
effeminate
antonym see ethanate