negative nancy

negative nancy (plural negative nancies or negative nancys)

1. Alternative letter-case form of negative Nancy.
   • 2012 October 7, Sam Adams, Beth Stebner, Daily Mail Reporter, “Consultant who fell to her death from Manhattan tower 'had tried to kill herself before' as friends pay tribute to bubbly young woman”, in Daily Mail‎^[1], London: DMG Media, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 7 October 2012:

     Ms [Stephanie] Becker posted a message on Facebook saying: 'I chew gum louder than you talk. But don’t ask me to quiet down. I am NO negative nancy. I roll with the punches.'

   • 2017 May 4, Josh Wigler, quoting Zeke Smith, “Zeke Smith Speaks Out About His 'Survivor' Experience (and That Very Public Outing)”, in The Hollywood Reporter‎^[2], Los Angeles, Calif.: Eldridge Industries, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 10 May 2017:

     You're being a negative nancy if you think it's a dark moment or a mar on Survivor history. It certainly started in a dark place, but the conduct of my tribe mates and the masterful conducting of Jeff Probst definitely made it into something great.

   • 2018 February 25, Caleb Taylor, “'He's just on the show to build his brand and himself': Fans hit out at Married At First Sight groom Justin Fischer accusing him of only using the show for self-promotion”, in Daily Mail‎^[3], London: DMG Media, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 20 July 2018:

     However, a number of people defended the TV groom's portrayal on the Channel Nine show, encouraging him to ignore the negativity. 'Listen to these negative nancies. Don't sweat it...It's either meant to be or not meant to be!! End of story!'

   • 2019 September 13, Alice Vincent, “It’s not just Jesy Nelson – bullies and misogynistic music snobs have trolled Little Mix since day one”, in Chris Evans, editor, The Daily Telegraph‎^[4], London: Telegraph Media Group, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 5 August 2024:

     They’ve been called “prostitutes” for their outfit choices, to which Little Mix have replied, somewhat adorably, “We don't care for negative nancies”.

   • 2022 July 1, J. Peterson, “Kim Kardashian divides Australian fans as 'disappointed' shoppers complain about her Skims clothing line being stocked in David Jones”, in Daily Mail‎^[5], London: DMG Media, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 2 July 2022:

     Despite the backlash, some Kardashian fans pushed back against the negativity. 'Why are there so many negative nancys in these comments? It's wonderful that DJs is stocking new and different brands,' wrote one.