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 Definitions of nice-nellyism  [ˈnaɪsˈnɛl iˌɪz əm]  

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Definition of 'nice-nellyism' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) nice-nellyism
excessive modesty; prudishness.

2.  nice-nellyism
a euphemism:
timid writing, full of nice-nellyisms.

Etymology:  (1935–40)


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