negative Nancy

English

Noun

negative Nancy

1. (pejorative, informal) A person who is deemed to be 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,"

   • Date uncertain, 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."