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   The meaning of MINX is a pert girl. How to use minx in a sentence.

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   What does Minx mean?

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   Where did the word Minx come from?

   • The earliest known use of the noun minx is in the mid 1500s. OED's earliest evidence for minx is from 1542, in a translation by Nicholas Udall, schoolmaster and playwright. minx is perhaps formed within English, by derivation. Perhaps a borrowing from Dutch. Perhaps a borrowing from Low German.

   minx, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English Dictionary

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   What is the difference between a mink and a minx?

   • They are not only similar in spelling but also sound similar. But they mean two very different things. A mink is an animal, while a minx is a slang term to describe a young woman – and its connotative use isn’t flattering. Therefore, they should be used correctly lest you insult some innocent furry creature.

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   What does minneken mean?

   • 1. A girl or young woman who is considered to be impudent or very flirtatious. 2. Obsolete A promiscuous woman. [Probably from obsolete mynx, playful little dog, perhaps from alteration of obsolete Dutch minneken, darling; see minikin .] American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

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   MINX definition: 1. a girl or young woman who knows how to control other people to her advantage 2. a girl or young…. Learn more.

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   Minx definition: a pert, impudent, or flirtatious girl.. See examples of MINX used in a sentence.

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   Define minx. minx synonyms, minx pronunciation, minx translation, English dictionary definition of minx. an impudent or flirtatious girl: The minx likes his expensive presents. Not to be confused with: minks – weasel-like animals; fur coats made of this animal:...

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   There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun minx, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMINX definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   minx. A bold, flirtatious, or scheming woman.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

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   Definition of minx noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.