little sister

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Noun

little sister (plural little sisters)

1. (informal) Synonym of younger sister

   Coordinate terms: little brother, big brother, big sister

   • 1981, “White Wedding - Pt. 1”, in Billy Idol, performed by Billy Idol:

     Hey little sister, what have you done? / Hey little sister, who’s the only one? / Hey little sister, who’s your superman? / Hey little sister, who’s the one you want? / Hey little sister, shotgun!

Usage notes

• Used especially by siblings and parents. May also be used affectionately as form of address to a female who is younger than someone, but not actually their sibling.

Derived terms

• Little Sister of the Poor