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单词 minx
释义

minx

noun

ˈmiŋ(k)s How to pronounce minx (audio)
1
: a pert girl
2
: a wanton woman

Synonyms

  • chippie
  • chippy
  • doxy
  • doxie
  • fancy woman
  • floozy
  • floozie
  • hoochie [slang]
  • hussy
  • Jezebel
  • quean
  • tramp
  • trollop
  • wench
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Example Sentences

a blond actress who was usually typecast as the minx in melodramas
Recent Examples on the Web Herman pointed to cases of animals like minx and lions around the world that were severely affected by COVID-19. Danielle Echeverria, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 July 2021 The Survivor minx is a tired and true stereotype as attractive female contestants are often portrayed on the show as using their feminine wiles to get ahead in the game. Dalton Ross, EW.com, 14 Apr. 2021

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1576, in the meaning defined at sense 1

minx

noun

as in hussy
a boldly flirtatious or sexually promiscuous woman a blond actress who was usually typecast as the minx in melodramas

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • hussy
  • trollop
  • floozy
  • siren
  • wench
  • floozie
  • chippy
  • prostitute
  • temptress
  • hoochie
  • tramp
  • quean
  • chippie
  • doxy
  • doxie
  • fancy woman
  • woman of easy virtue
  • vamp
  • Jezebel
  • trull
  • grisette
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