Nancy

/ˈnæn.si/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A diminutive or affectionate term for a female, often used in a playful or endearing context.

She was known among her friends as 'Nancy' due to her gentle and cheerful personality.

A term used to describe a man who is perceived as effeminate or lacking in traditional masculine qualities.

Some people unfairly labeled him a 'nancy' because of his interest in fashion.

A female given name, often considered classic or traditional.

Nancy has been a popular name for girls born in the mid-20th century.

Originally a diminutive of the name Ann, popularized as a standalone name in the 18th century.

Nancy Drew

A fictional teenage girl detective from a book series.

Nancy boy

A pejorative term for a man seen as effeminate.

Ann

A common female name that Nancy is derived from.

Nancyism

An instance of behavior perceived as overly sensitive.

An effeminate man.

He dances so gracefully; what a nancy he is.

Someone who is perceived as weak or overly sensitive.

Stop acting like a nancy and toughen up.