nance

Slang for effeminate

Nance is a derogatory term for an effeminate man or a gay man, suggesting weakness or excessive delicacy.

The word is old-fashioned and offensive, more common in British than American English: Don't be such a nance.

Also spelled nancy.

The related nancy boy carries the same meaning.

slur

pansy

Ornamental garden flower

  • sissyPejorative for effeminate male
  • fairyTiny winged magical creature
  • fruitEdible plant ovary

queen · poof · swish · wimp · milquetoast · pushover · weakling · momma's boy · cream puff

fruit

tropical

Of hot, humid regions

Opposites
perceived masculinity

nancemacho man

Ostentatiously masculine person

tough guy · alpha male · man's man · stud · hunk

slang valence

nancebadass

Impressively tough person

hard man · hardcase · tough · bruiser · heavy

Family

finance, finances, financial, financing, financed, financier, nan, financially, financiers

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