nance

noun

ˈnan(t)s 

plural nances

1

slang, offensive : an effeminate male

—used as a term of abuse and disparagement

2

slang, offensive : a gay person

especially : a gay man

—used as a term of abuse and disparagement

Word History

Etymology

short for nancy, from the name Nancy

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined at sense 1