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sismance

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A close but nonsexual relationship between two women.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, informal, uncountable

Examples

  • 2014 Joséphine Japy : "Mélanie Laurent place la barre assez haut dans son cinéma" Premiere Joséphine : C’est une amitié passionnelle, au sens de l’adoration de l’autre. Ce que les Américains appellent une « sismance ». Le féminin de « bromance » ? Joséphine : Voilà. Ces deux jeunes filles ont un rapport d’exclusivité l’une envers l’autre. Elles doivent toujours tout faire ensemble, tout partager. C’est particulier, deux filles qui décident qu’elles sont faites l’une pour l’autre.
  • 2017 Rahul Da Cunha: Padmavati Bar & Grill, Goa Mid-Day I wanted to make a low budget sismance movie — the female equivalent of 'bromance' — but was told by the studios that chick flicks are out
  • 2018 Kareena Kapoor Khan and Sonam Kapoor starrer ‘Veere Di Wedding’s trailer to release on THIS day Free Press Journal She will be seen in ‘Veere Di Wedding’ which also stars Sonam Kapoor, Swara Bhasker and Shikha Talsania in the key roles. Ever since the announcement of the film, their fans have been excited to watch this mixture of sismance on the big screen.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Blend of sis + romance.