"nelly" 怎么发音
word
/ˈnɛɫi/
NEL-ee
/nˈɛli/
NEL-ee
释义
'Nelly' is an informal, often outdated or offensive slang term for a man who is seen as very effeminate, delicate, or lacking in traditional masculinity.
IPA 音标
美式英语
/ˈnɛɫi/
英式英语
/nˈɛli/
简化发音
美式
NEL-ee
英式
NEL-ee
语境中听
Many people consider the word nelly to be rude or old-fashioned.
He was called a nelly because of his gentle manner.
Some old movies use the word nelly in their dialogue.
Don’t be offended if you hear someone use nelly—it’s rarely said these days and sounds old-fashioned.