minx

The definition of a minx is a flirtatious and bold young woman.

(noun)

An example of a minx is a twenty year old woman asking her boss out for a date.

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See minx in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a pert, saucy girl or young woman

Origin: Early ModE < ? LowG minsk, female servant, hussy, person, akin to Ger mensch: see mensch

See minx in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. A girl or young woman who is considered pert, flirtatious, or impudent.
  2. Obsolete A promiscuous woman.

Origin:

Origin: Probably from obsolete mynx, playful little dog

Origin: , perhaps from alteration of obsolete Dutch minneken, darling; see minikin

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Related Forms:

  • minxˈish adjective

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