The difference between Fairy and Nancy
When used as nouns, fairy means the realm of faerie, whereas nancy means an effeminate man, especially a homosexual.
Fairy is also adjective with the meaning: like a fairy.
check bellow for the other definitions of Fairy and Nancy
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Fairy as a noun (uncountable, obsolete):
The realm of faerie; enchantment, illusion.
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Fairy as a noun:
A mythical being with magical powers, known in many sizes and descriptions, although often depicted in modern illustrations only as a small sprite with gauze-like wings, and revered in some modern forms of paganism.
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Fairy as a noun:
An enchantress, or creature of overpowering charm.
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Fairy as a noun (Northern England, US, derogatory, colloquial):
A male homosexual, especially one who is effeminate.
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Fairy as a noun:
A member of two species of hummingbird in the genus Heliothryx.
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Fairy as an adjective:
Like a fairy; fanciful, whimsical, delicate.
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Nancy as a noun (British, US, derogatory, slang):
An effeminate man, especially a homosexual.