Definitions

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  • proper noun A short form of the female given name Nancy.
  • noun derogatory A short form of Nancy boy.
  • verb To act in an effeminate manner.

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  • noun offensive term for an openly homosexual man

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Examples

  • Running back Dimitri Nance is gone after rushing for 795 yards behind a subpar offensive line.

    Around the Pac-10 Conference 2010

  • Nance is also taking some satisfaction in expressing her anger at British Petroleum.

    Dont make Lance angry. You wouldnt like him when hes angry. 2010

  • KENT, Ohio (AP) - Brandon Murphy rushed for 172 yards and a touchdown, and Martin Nance caught seven passes for 103 yards and two scores from Josh Betts to lead Miami (Ohio) over Kent State 27-10 Saturday.

    USATODAY.com - Scores 2005

  • Martin Nance had eight receptions for 119 yards and two TDs, and Ryne Robinson caught six passes for 127 yards and another score for the RedHawks (2-2).

    USATODAY.com - Scores 2005

  • Martin Nance 14 yard pass from Josh Betts (RedHawks 6, Chippewas 0) MIA

    USATODAY.com - Scores 2005

  • An interception by Frank Wiwo set up the RedHawks 'next score, a 12-yard TD pass to Martin Nance that made it 24-14.

    USATODAY.com - Scores 2005

  • Josh Betts threw two second-half touchdown passes to Martin Nance for Miami (2-3, 1-2).

    USATODAY.com - Scores 2005

  • Martin Nance 21 yard pass from Josh Betts (RedHawks 29, Bearcats 10) MIA

    USATODAY.com - Scores 2005

  • Betts tossed 3 - and 6-yard TD passes to Martin Nance in the first quarter and Todd Soderquist kicked a 26-yard field as Miami led 17-0 after the first quarter.

    USATODAY.com - Scores 2005

  • Martin Nance 16 yard pass from Josh Betts (RedHawks 16, Bearcats 0) MIA

    USATODAY.com - Scores 2005

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