MINX

coquette, flirt, vamp, vamper, minx, tease, prickteaser

(noun) a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology 1

Noun

minx (plural minxes)

A pert, flirtatious or impudent young woman.

(obsolete) A female puppy; a pet dog.

Verb

minx (third-person singular simple present minxes, present participle minxing, simple past and past participle minxed)

To behave in a flirtatious and impudent manner.

To make or become like a minx.

Synonyms

• (to behave in a flirtatious and impudent manner): See harlotize

Etymology 2

Noun

minx (plural minxes)

(obsolete) A mink.

Source: Wiktionary


Minx, n. Etym: [Prob. of Low German origin; cf. LG. minsk wench, jade, hussy, D. mensch; prop. the same word as D. & G. mensch man, human being, OHG. mennisco, AS. mennisc, fr. man. See Man.]

1. A pert or a wanton girl. Shak.

2. A she puppy; a pet dog. [Obs.] Udall.

Minx, n. Etym: [See Mink.] (Zoöl.)

Definition: The mink; -- called also minx otter. [Obs.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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