Nellie

or Nel·ly

[ nel-ee ]
/ ˈnɛl i /

noun

a female given name, form of Helen.
(often lowercase) Slang.
  1. Offensive. a fussily effeminate male.
  2. Extremely Disparaging and Offensive. a contemptuous term used to refer to a male homosexual.

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decorum
the act of or need for making up one's mind.
dignified propriety of behavior, speech, dress, etc.
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Nellie

see nervous nellie.

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