What does nervous nellie mean?

Definitions for nervous nellie
ˈnɛl iner·vous nel·lie

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  1. nervous Nellienoun

    A person whose personality and usual behavior are characterized by worry, insecurity, and timidity.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of nervous nellie in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of nervous nellie in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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