"nervous-Nellie" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} nervous-Nellie (not comparable)
  1. (informal) Characterized by worry or anxiety; having a weak, insecure personality. Tags: informal, not-comparable Synonyms: nervous-nellie, Nervous-Nellie, nervous-nelly, nervous-Nelly, Nervous-Nelly Related terms: nervous Nellie [noun]
    Sense id: en-nervous-Nellie-en-adj-7Ef9cu-Y Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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