1. Quizzes & Games
  2. Word of the Day
  3. Video
  4. New Words
 

minx
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.


minx

noun \ˈmiŋ(k)s\

Definition of MINX

1
: a pert girl
2
: a wanton woman
See minx defined for English-language learners »

Examples of MINX

  1. <a blond actress who was usually typecast as the minx in melodramas>

Origin of MINX

origin unknown
First Known Use: 1576

Related to MINX

Synonyms
bimbo [slang], chippie (also chippy), doxy (also doxie), fancy woman, hoochie [slang], hussy, Jezebel, floozy, quean, slut, tramp, trollop, wench, whore

Rhymes with MINX

jinx

Learn More About MINX

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: minyan
Previous Word in the Dictionary: minutia
All Words Near: minx

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up minx? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Name That Thing

Take Our 10-Question Quiz

Get Our Free Apps
Voice Search, Favorites,
Word of the Day, and More
iPhone | iPad | Android | More
Join Us on FB & Twitter
Get the Word of the Day and More
Facebook | Twitter