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minx Definition

minx (miŋks)

noun

a pert, saucy girl or young woman

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

minx Synonyms

minx

n.

wench, malapert, saucy young woman, hussy; see girl 1.

minx Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • little: BP: I'm telling you, she's a little minx.
  • manipulative: How far will the manipulative minx go to hold on to her man?
  • young: Whatever the reason, the dogged young minx had the bit between her teeth and wouldn't let go.