nancy Meaning & Definition
/ˈnænsi/
What Does Nancy Mean?
Nancy is a noun that means An effeminate man, especially a homosexual.
Nancy: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈnænsi// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | mama's boy, pansy and sissy |
| Plural | nancies |
Nancy Definition (Noun)
- An effeminate man, especially a homosexual.
Synonyms of Nancy
Nancy synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Nancy
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Nancy in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
nancy (plural nancies or nancys)
Words That Rhyme With Nancy
Origin of Nancy
From Nancy, pet form of the female given names Agnes and Anne, under influence from earlier nan (“serving girl, maid; male homosexual”), itself from Nan, another pet form of the same names. Compare Mary.
How Do You Say Nancy?
You say nancy as //ˈnænsi//. It has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Nancy
What part of speech is nancy?
Nancy is a noun.
What is another word for nancy?
Words with a similar meaning to nancy include mama's boy, pansy and sissy. See the full list of nancy synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of nancy?
The plural of nancy is nancies.