noun
minx
mihngks
noun
1
A flirtatious, cheeky, or mischievous young woman.
"She gave him a sly, teasing look — quite the little minx."
How to Use Minx
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA playful, somewhat cheeky word for a bold or flirty young woman.
When to use it
Old-fashioned and often used playfully or affectionately rather than seriously.
Word Forms
minxed past tense, minxes plural, minxes singular
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