name
Meaning 1
A diminutive of the female given name Nancy.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
Nance
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name
Meaning 2
A Cornish surname.
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noun
Meaning 3
nancyboy
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: derogatory
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noun
Meaning 4
Alternative form of nancy (“an effeminate male homosexual”).
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Usage: alt-of, alternative, slang
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noun
Meaning 5
A large shrub or small tree of subtropical and tropical areas of the Americas, Byrsonima crassifolia, bearing a small, sweet, yellow fruit.
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verb
Meaning 6
To act in an effeminate manner.
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verb
Meaning 7
To move in a prissy or stereotypically effeminate manner.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: slang, uncommon
Examples
- nancing around in tight pants
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noun
Meaning 8
offensive term for an openly homosexual man
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: fagot, faggot, fag, fairy, pansy, queen, queer, poof, poove, pouf
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Broader terms: gay man, shirtlifter
History
Etymology
From nancy. As a verb, cf. prance, dance, and mince.
From American Spanish nance, from Classical Nahuatl.
Across languages
Translations
1 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Portuguese: muruci — Translations
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