minxyadj.

Brit.

/ˈmɪŋksi/, U.S.

/ˈmɪŋksi/

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: minx n., -y suffix¹.

Etymology: < minx n. + -y suffix¹. Compare earlier minxing adj. and minxish adj.

= minxish adj.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > emotion > pride > impudence > [adjective] > specifically of girl or woman

minxish1870

minxy1939

1939 C. Morley Kitty Foyle 91 We got some right minxy columbines round here.

1996 Daily Tel. 23 Sept. 15/4 There is an ocean of difference between arrogance and self-belief, and Guillem is much more the dedicated maverick than the petulant, minxy diva.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2002; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	minxy
释义	minxyadj. Brit. /ˈmɪŋksi/, U.S. /ˈmɪŋksi/ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: minx n., -y suffix¹. Etymology: < minx n. + -y suffix¹. Compare earlier minxing adj. and minxish adj. = minxish adj. ΘΚΠ the mind > emotion > pride > impudence > [adjective] > specifically of girl or woman minxish1870 minxy1939 1939 C. Morley Kitty Foyle 91 We got some right minxy columbines round here. 1996 Daily Tel. 23 Sept. 15/4 There is an ocean of difference between arrogance and self-belief, and Guillem is much more the dedicated maverick than the petulant, minxy diva. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2002; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.1939
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