nelly
Prononciation : [ˈnɛli]
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Contexte : « slang »
(noun) a term often used to describe someone who is perceived as feminine or who shows traits typically associated with girls or women. Sometimes, it's used in a light-hearted way, but other times it can be mean.
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He dances like a pro and everyone says he is such a nelly.
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I don't want to be called a nelly just because I enjoy cooking a lot.
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Why do some people think being a nelly is a bad thing?
Contexte : « name »
(noun) a common given name for girls, like short for Eleanor or Ellen. It is friendly and easy to say.
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Nelly loves to play soccer with her friends after school.
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There was no one named Nelly in our class this year.
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Do you know anyone named Nelly?
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