Nell (en. Well)

[nɛl]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A term used to express dissatisfaction or disapproval.
This meeting is really a nell.
C'est vraiment une nell, cette réunion inutile.
A word to describe a boring situation.
This day was totally nell.
Cette journée était totalement nell.

Etymology

Derived from French slang, of uncertain origin.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to do a nell
To express dissatisfaction regarding something.
faire une nell
in short, it's nell
In summary, it's boring.
bref, c'est nell
an ambient nell
An unpleasant or uninspiring atmosphere.
une nell ambiante

Related Words

null
Something that has no value or interest.
nul
boredom
A feeling of boredom or weariness.
ennui

Slang Meanings

A way of saying that something is worthless.
This series is really a nell.
Cette série est vraiment une nell.
To mock a boring situation.
We had a nell evening that went on and on.
On a passé une soirée nell à n'en plus finir.