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a. to plan too far ahead and lose track of the day-to-day,
inevitably messing up both short term and long term
strategy.
b. to play so conservative as to not enjoy current success
to the point of annoyance of others and over-thinking of all
future decisions
c. to fail in a consistent and predictable manner it becomes
funny to everyone who claims to be your friend
examples:
My fantasy football team was amazing, but then I shit the bed in the last few weeks. I can't believe I nellied so hard.
Nellied by coolcavs May 23, 2011
Words you can keep
Being bit, stabbed, kicked, sliced, hammered, slammed, shot and/or stomped in the groin by any number of random things or beings.
Lin got 'nellied' by his good friend Harn.
Nellied by Harn_Winterfell June 23, 2011

Nellieland

The most perfect place in all the world, ruled by Jody, a.k.a. The Jodster. It is a tiny slice of heaven on lake Ossipee. There, girls sing and dance... sometimes in their underpants! The people there are amazing and every day is too much fun. Chocolate Chip pudding is sacred. Huckins camp - for two weeks or four - how I wish there were more.
Oh gee golly, I wish I was in Nellieland right now!

Hey insert a Huckins Friend only 5 months, 17 days, 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 35 seconds until camp begins!!! YAYYY HUCKINS HEARTS 143
Nellieland by Huckster December 29, 2004

Nellie Veitenheimer 

A beautiful girl who is the daughter of the musical god, Apollo. She has dark hair, dark eyes and is the sweetest person you will ever know to exist. She was a competitor on the show The Glee Project in the summer of 2012. Since then, the world has been introduced to the amazingness that is Nellie Veitenheimer. Although she is rather tiny in size, she can sing bigger than everything. Even that creepy neighbor who eats too much down the street. She can sing bigger than elephants. Nellie Veitenheimer is a Ship Queen, and is often put into relationships by her fans with everything; including her cat, a jar of Nutella, her two best friends Blake Jenner and Michael Weisman, and you will probably end up wanting to date her as well. Even if you are a straight girl or gay man, you will find yourself in love. She is a skilled photographer and an amazing songwriter and writer in general. She owns a Tumblr in which she connects with her fans. She also is very weird, but you will also love that. She is the reason why most people hate Ryan Murphy, and why people are cutting their hair now. She has numerous videos on YouTube, showcasing her unique talent. Unlike most girls, Nellie's voice has an unforgettable rasp and jazz-esque feel to it.

Nellie Veitenheimer, in short, is perfection.
Nellie Veitenheimer's milkshake brings all the boys to the yard.
Nellie Veitenheimer by quinnyquin January 20, 2013

not on your nellie 

a shortened version of "Nelly Duff". Nelly Duff = puff (breath) in Cockney rhyming slang. 'Not on your Nelly' is used to mean 'Not on your life'. "Breath" is synecdochical for "life"

See:
http://www.english-for-students.com/Cockney-Rhyming-Slang-N.html

Steve
There is no way you are going to get money out of me. Not on your nellie.
not on your nellie by SteveB47 March 25, 2009
Sweet, beautiful girl, very intelligent and creative. Though very stubburn and often pessimistic. More of a leader then follower. Often not one of the most popular girls around, but does have a group of friends. You would be very lucky to have a Nellie in your life. Wether a friend or lover. Nellie's often switch back and forth from the dark and light side. They will get evil if pushed to it, but will be an angel if treated right. Love to pull pranks! And often act before thinking.
Darren- "Who's that girl?"
Alexander- "Nellie, she's a winner!"
Nellie by Aaralyn Alvera ;) August 30, 2011

nervous nellie 

A: omg! I'm gonna fall and DIE!
B: Look, nervous nellie, you are just 6 inches off the ground.
nervous nellie by Brizo July 29, 2007
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1. Place

The Bar came before the movie. It is an awesome bar where the girls know how to party and make you feel okay about giving up your money, drawers, bras, and dignity.

2. Movie

A story about a Jersey girl following her dreams, aided by working at this bar in New York.

3. Situation/Person/Decision

See other definitions - waking up next to someone so ugly you'd rather chew your arm off than wake them up.
1. Yo, Coyote Ugly is my favorite bar! I got whipped, stripped, drunk, and danced on the bar all before 7 o'clock!

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3. Ugg I woke up to Coyote Ugly this morning!
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Literally 1984 

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Often used jokingly as a over-exaggeration in political talk.

Can also be used in response to a ban or mute in a forum site or online chat.
Steve: I think that the government should regulate businesses more
Bob: Literally 1984!

--User1 has been permantly banned--
User2: You cant ban my friend like that! Literally 1984!
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A meaningless, unimpressive, self-serving introduction. An indicator that the story about to be shared will be pointless and dumb.
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Me: Woah! TLDU!
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