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nancy

Pronunciation: [ˈnæn.si]

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Learn how to use nancy in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “names”

(noun) a common girl's name. Nancy is often used for girls and women, just like names such as Emma or Sarah.

Example

Nancy loves to play soccer with her friends after school.

Example

There is no girl named Nancy in our class this year.

Example

Is Nancy going to join us for the picnic?

Context: “slang”

(noun) a term sometimes used to describe someone who is silly or not very brave. This is often used in a teasing way, especially among friends.

Example

He's acting a bit nancy about trying that new roller coaster.

Example

She isn’t nancy; she is very brave and loves adventures.

Example

Why are you being so nancy about going into the dark room?

How to pronounce nancy

Pronunciation: [ˈnæn.si]

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