nancyboy

See also: nancy boy

English

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Etymology

nancy + boy.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈnæn.siˌbɔɪ/
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Noun

nancyboy (plural nancyboys)

  1. (slang, derogatory) Synonym of nancy: an effeminate man, especially an effeminate homosexual.
    • 2003, Alan Grayson, Mile End, Ragged Sky Press, published 2003, →ISBN, page 84:
      With Mum out of earshot, he continued: "I don't believe you did six girls. I think you're a liar. I think you're either a virgin or a nancyboy."
    • 2009, Andrew Chapman, Pagan, →ISBN, page 303:
      This was Marcus, this effeminate, mincing nancyboy, picking his way fastidiously across the grass?
    • 2009, Peter S. Fischer, The Blood of Tyrants, The Grove Point Press, published 2009, →ISBN, page 60:
      Always having to look over your shoulder for some prissy little nancyboy from the ACLU trying to get you bounced from the force.

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