negative Nancy

== English == === Alternative forms === Negative Nancy, negative nancy === Noun === negative Nancy (plural negative Nancies or negative Nancys) (derogatory, informal) A person who is considered excessively and disagreeably pessimistic. 2001, Sara Jane Sluke, Vanessa Torres, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Dealing with Stress for Teens "Be wary of being a Negative Nancy." 2002, Angela Winters, Dangerous Memories - Page 133 "You're being negative Nancy today," 2008, B. Jain Publishers, Cosmic Love - Page 15 "Finally, if you tell a Negative Nancy about your secret plans, she might doubt that you'll get your heart's desire." ==== Synonyms ==== Debbie Downer negative Ned negative Nelly whining Willy ==== Antonyms ==== positive Polly ==== Translations ====