'MINX' definitions:
Definition of 'minx'
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Definition of 'Minx'
From: GCIDE
- Minx \Minx\ (m[i^][ng]ks), n. [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. [1913 Webster]
- 2. A she puppy; a pet dog. [Obs.] --Udall. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Minx'
From: GCIDE
- Minx \Minx\, n. [See Mink.] (Zool.) The mink; -- called also minx otter. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'minx'
From: GCIDE
- Mink \Mink\ (m[i^][ng]k), n. [Cf. 2d Minx.]
- 1. (Zool.) A carnivorous mammal of the genus Mustela (foremrly Putorius), allied to the weasel. The European mink is Mustela lutreola. The common American mink (Mustela vison) varies from yellowish brown to black. Its fur is highly valued. Called also minx, nurik, and vison. [1913 Webster +PJC]
- 2. The fur of the mink[1]. Together with sable, it is one of the most expensive furs not taken from endangerd species. When the fur is taken from animals grown on a farm, it called ranch mink. [PJC]
Synonyms of 'minx'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- bad boy,
- baggage,
- biddy,
- bird,
- bitch,
- boldface,
- booger,
- brat,
- brazenface,
- broad,
- buffoon,
- bugger,
- chick,
- chippy,
- chutzpanik,
- cutup,
- dame,
- devil,
- doll,
- drab,
- elf,
- enfant terrible,
- floozy,
- funmaker,
- gamin,
- hen,
- holy terror,
- hood,
- hoodlum,
- hooligan,
- hussy,
- imp,
- jade,
- Jane,
- JD,
- joker,
- jokester,
- juvenile delinquent,
- knave,
- little devil,
- little monkey,
- little rascal,
- malapert,
- mischief,
- mischief-maker,
- pixie,
- practical joker,
- prankster,
- puck,
- punk,
- punk kid,
- pup,
- puppy,
- rapscallion,
- rascal,
- rogue,
- rowdy,
- ruffian,
- saucebox,
- scamp,
- scapegrace,
- skirt,
- slut,
- smart aleck,
- smart-ass,
- smarty,
- smarty-pants,
- snip,
- spoiled brat,
- strumpet,
- swaggerer,
- tart,
- tomato,
- trollop,
- trull,
- upstart,
- urchin,
- wag,
- wench,
- whippersnapper,
- wise guy,
- wise-ass
Acronyms for 'minx'
From: V.E.R.A.
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