nelly Meaning & Definition
/nɛli/
What Does Nelly Mean?
As a noun, nelly means A person's life. As an adjective, it means Unmanly; effeminate.
Nelly in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /nɛli/ |
| Plural | nellies |
| Comparative / superlative | nellier, nelliest |
Nelly Definition (Noun)
- A person's life.
Noun
- An effeminate homosexual man.
- A silly person.
- A giant petrel, Macronectes giganteus and Macronectes halli.
Nelly as an Adjective
- Unmanly; effeminate.
Synonyms of Nelly
The source does not list synonyms for this entry.
Nelly synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
nelly (plural nellies)
nelly (comparative nellier, superlative nelliest)
Words That Rhyme With Nelly
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Origin of Nelly
Origin 1: Shortened from Nelly Duff, for puff, i.e. breath of life.
Origin 2: From the woman's name Nelly.
Quick Answers About Nelly
Is nelly a noun or an adjective?
Nelly is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is the plural of nelly?
The plural of nelly is nellies.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of nelly?
The comparative form is nellier and the superlative form is nelliest.