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Definition of a negative nancy

negative nancy

noun

  • a word used to describe someone who is a total downer to be around.

    "quit being such a negative nancy. you're bringing me down."

    Last edited on May 04 2010. Submitted by fruitlootybandicooty from Tacoma, WA 98445, USA on May 04 2010.

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Definitions include: to say a "neg" (as described in the noun sense) to a person.
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