nance

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun offensive term for an openly homosexual man

Etymology

From nancy. As a verb, cf. prance, dance, and mince.

In classic literature

Synonyms

fagot, faggot, fag, fairy, pansy, queen, queer, poof, poove, pouf

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