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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

nelly

/ˈnɛli/ noun · British & US
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What does nelly mean?

noun

A foolish or silly person, often used to describe someone who is naive or gullible. A nelly is also a type of bird, specifically a type of gull.

Example

"The tourists were acting like a bunch of nellies, getting lost in the city."

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