nervous Nellie
nervous Nellie · nervous Nellies
A person whose personality and behavior are characterized by worry, insecurity, and…A person whose personality and behavior are characterized by worry, insecurity, and timidity.
Meaning
1 senses(informal)A person whose personality and behavior are characterized by worry, insecurity, and timidity.
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