minx

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

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.

minx Quotes

This minx, of course, Is as sharp as any lynx and blackerödeeper than the drinks and quite as Hot as any hottentot, without remorse!

—Sitwell, Dame Edith Louisa

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