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neville


someone who is really smart, good at school, dresses like a geek etc.: He is such a neville!! Compare nigel, nof, Scott.

Contributor's comments: [ACT informant] I had this explained to me as "Neville No Friends".

Contributor's comments: Nigel No Mates was used in Vic in the 70s as was Scott Neville - Scott no mates and Never will. Neither of these was ever directed at me.

Contributor's comments: A 'neville' can also refer to a can (of beer, etc.), from a time when rhyming slang was more prevalent, from Neville Wran. "Hand us another neville of Irish Cheer, mate."