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Definition of minx

minx

/mɪŋks/
minx
Plural:minxes
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Adjective:minxish
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minx Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An impudent, cunning, or boldly flirtatious girl or young woman (often used playfully or affectionately).

Example

"In the classic comedy, the actress played a clever little minx who effortlessly outsmarted all her suitors."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Although historically used as a harsh insult for a lewd woman, 'minx' is now most commonly used playfully or affectionately to describe a spirited, teasing, or mischievous girl or woman.

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• Nearby Words

minuteman
minuteness
minutes
minx
mirabelle
mirabilis
miracle

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the mid-16th century referring to a pet dog or a pert woman, likely derived from Low German 'minsk' (meaning a human being, or pejoratively, a cheeky wench), related to German 'Mensch'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Minx. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/minx
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