nance

noun, verb — 4 senses

Nance

nounalso spelled Nance
1

Derogatory nancyboy

Nance

verb
1

To act in an effeminate manner.

Related terms
nonce

nance

verb

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

1

Slang, Uncommon To move in a prissy or stereotypically effeminate manner.

  • nancing around in tight pants

nance

noun

Etymology From American Spanish nance, from Classical Nahuatl.

1

A large shrub or small tree of subtropical and tropical areas of the Americas, Byrsonima crassifolia, bearing a small, sweet, yellow fruit.

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