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Nancy

Nancy

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A city in northeastern France known for its old town and art nouveau buildings
  • proper noun
  • /ˈnæn.si/
: Nancy
  • The city of Nancy is known for its stunning Place Stanislas.

And I know you worked in Nancy for quite a time.

Examples

  • Visitors to Nancy can explore its historic center, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

  • Many people dream of traveling to Nancy to experience its vibrant arts scene.

  • And I know you worked in Nancy for quite a time.

    Harvard University

  • - Did you hear that, Nancy?

    Disturbing Behavior (1998)

  • - Oh, hi, hi, I'm Nancy, nice to meet you.

    A Patriot's Day (2021)

  • - Two days ago, when Nancy left, she was hitchhiking.

    Midnight (2020)

  • Project: Healthy Gardens, Healthy Youth, directed by Nancy Wells, associate professor of design and environmental analysis.

    Academic text (2012)

  • DAVE: That's my wife, Nancy.

    Foxcatcher (2014)

  • The article was compiled from these two talks by Nancy Loevinger, graduate student at the University of Virginia.

    Fiction book (1994)

  • Nancy Wilson is the most underrated guitarist in rock history.

    Honey Girls (2021)

Idioms

a bit nancy
  • Slur
9.9

People call someone a little feminine to show disapproval

Compounds

negative Nancy
  • Offensive
1 8.9

A person who always expects bad things to happen

nancy attitude
  • Slur
9.9

A way of acting that people see as weak or too feminine

nancy way
  • Slur
9.9

A way of behaving that shows you are very gentle and easily upset, often used to insult men

Surface Forms

Nancy main

Etymology

Nancy comes from an old place-name Nanciacum, meaning 'land of Nantius', a man's name. So the city name simply showed that the place once belonged to that person, which is why it is the name of the town today.