Nance
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nance is a noun meaning (uncommon, slang) To move in a prissy or stereotypically effeminate manner.
Meaning
(uncommon, slang) To move in a prissy or stereotypically effeminate manner.
More Meanings
- A large shrub or small tree of subtropical and tropical areas of the Americas, Byrsonima crassifolia, bearing a small, sweet, yellow fruit.
- (slang) Alternative form of nancy (“an effeminate male homosexual”).
Example Sentences
nancing around in tight pants
"Fairies, nances, swishes, fags, lezzes — call 'em what you please — should of course be permitted to earn honest livings […]
Word Forms
- nances
- nancing
- nanced
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nancy, nanny, nannie, nettie, nattie, natty.
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