Nervous Nellie

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is an internet slang term used to describe a person who is constantly anxious, fearful, or easily worried. This term is often used to poke fun at individuals who tend to overreact or be excessively nervous in various situations.

Examples:
– Alice is such a Nervous Nellie when it comes to flying. She gets incredibly anxious even before stepping on the plane, and she’s always worried about the smallest turbulence.
John is being a total Nervous Nellie about his job interview tomorrow. He keeps obsessing over every possible question they might ask him and is convinced he will mess it up.

Synonyms:
worrier, fretter, anxious person
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