Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

nancy-boy

noun

/ˈnæn.siˌbɔɪ/

Definition

A term often used as a derogatory reference to a man who is perceived to be effeminate or lacking traditional masculine qualities.

Examples

Some people unfairly label sensitive men as ‘nancy-boys’.
His choice of clothing led others to call him a nancy-boy, but he was simply expressing himself.

Meaning

The term typically implies that the person does not conform to societal expectations of masculinity, often associating them with attributes that are culturally considered feminine.