a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
"After touring the historic sites of Nancy, we boarded our train to explore the rest of Lorraine."
An effeminate man, especially a homosexual.
"The old movie critic sneered at the leading actor, calling him a nancy for wearing such frilly clothes and dancing on stage."
"The nancy ran to get help when she saw the accident."
Usage: The term "nancy" is an offensive slur used to demean men perceived as effeminate or gay and should be avoided in all respectful communication. It carries strong derogatory connotations and is not appropriate for casual or professional use.
A female given name from Hebrew.
"We drove through Nancy to visit the historic castle before heading back toward Paris."
A city in northeastern France.
The name Nancy originated as a diminutive form of the female names Agnes and Anne. It entered English usage independently of any connection to words meaning "servant" or other unrelated terms.