Miss Nancy
/ˌmɪs ˈnansi/(also misnancy) regional and informal
noun
An effeminate or homosexual man or boy. Also in to talk Miss Nancy: to speak in an effeminate or mincing manner.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in William Carr (d. 1843). From miss + the female forename Nancy: see nancy and discussion at that entry.
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