big sis
Elder female sibling
Big sis is an informal term for an older sister, used both as a direct address and a reference: Hey, big sis, can I borrow your car?
It extends to any older female friend or mentor who takes on a sisterly role, particularly in contexts like Big Brothers Big Sisters programs.
The term carries warmth and familiarity.
- siblingBrother or sister
- familyRelated people together
- family dynamicsInterplay among household members
- protectiveServing to guard
- protective instinctUrge to shield from harm
bossy · mentor · hand-me-downs · sharing · bedroom · rivalry · confidant · braids · advice · tattletale · role model · babysitter · sibling bond · annoying · secrets · fights · closeness · childhood
birth order/sibling hierarchy
big sisbaby sister
Younger female sibling
kid sister · little sister · younger sister · baby of the family · kid brother
big, sis, bigger, biggest, sister, sisters, sisterly, sisterhood