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Nelly

Description:

Nelly refers to a term used to describe a person who is overly sensitive, delicate, or easily frightened. It can also refer to a female given name. Nelly can be used to describe someone who is timid, anxious, or easily upset.

Examples:

  • He is such a nelly, always getting scared by small insects.
  • She is a nelly when it comes to horror movies; she can't even watch them.
  • Sometimes, being a nelly can be a hindrance in facing challenging situations.
  • I called my cat 'Nelly' as it suits its timid personality.

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