Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nancy
noun
/ˈnæn.si/
Definition
A name often used as a term for a man or boy who is considered effeminate or overly dainty.
Examples
- Despite being teased at school, he embraced his nancy side and confidently expressed himself.
- People shouldn’t be labeled; being called a nancy reflects more on the person using the term than the one it’s aimed at.
Meaning
The term originated as a feminine name and has evolved in slang to describe certain male characteristics.
Synonyms
- feminine
- effeminate
- delicate
