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    Neil (en. Neil)

    /nɛl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An individual who does not stand out.
    He is just a neil among many excellent artists.
    Il n'est qu'un neil parmi tant d'excellents artistes.
    A low-quality product.
    This movie is a real neil, I wouldn't recommend it.
    Ce film est un vrai neil, je ne le recommanderais pas.

    Etymology

    Of uncertain origin, possibly derived from popular slang.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a neil among giants
    someone who is unremarkable in a talented group.
    un neil parmi des géants
    to be a neil
    means to be incompetent or of little value.
    être un neil

    Related Words

    worthless
    That is worthless, of no value.
    nul
    insignificant
    That is of no importance.
    insignifiant
    mediocre
    That is of average quality.
    médiocre

    Slang Meanings

    A pejorative term to describe something unimpressive.
    This project is a real neil, nothing innovative.
    Ce projet est un vrai neil, rien d'innovant.
    A slang synonym to refer to an involuntarily ridiculous individual.
    Look at him, he's being a neil on stage.
    Regarde-le, il fait le neil sur scène.