nance
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An insulting word for a man who is gay
- noun
- /næns/
- Slur
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[término ofensivo para hombre homosexual]
- Hey, Nance?
Examples
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The derogatory term nance is often used to insult someone in a very hurtful way.
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During the mock debate, they called him a nance to undermine his confidence.
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And it was like, Nance, this kid is going to do something and like, be on stage.
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- No, I said "Nance."
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hey nance what about mia
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Nance, give me one second.
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Just wait til you get to college, Nance.
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I can't talk about it, Nance, I told you.
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I don't know what to say, Nance.
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You okay, Nance?
Surface Forms
Etymology
Nance probably comes from the woman's name Nancy, which people used to call someone they thought was 'like a woman' or 'not manly'. That's why nance became an offensive slur for a gay or effeminate man.