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English
Etymology
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.
Pronunciation
Noun
nancy (plural nancies)
- (British, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, US, derogatory, slang, offensive) An effeminate man, especially a homosexual.
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(derogatory slang) effeminate male homosexual
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