WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
Nel•lie  (nel′ē),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. a female given name, form of Helen. 
  2. Slang Terms(l.c.) a fussily effeminate male.
  3. Slang Terms(disparaging and offensive). a male homosexual.
Also, Nel′ly. 
'Nellie' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
Bly - Melba - nelly - nervous Nellie - seaman

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