Minx

Pronunciation: /mɪŋks/

Definitions of minx

noun a pert, impudent, or flirtatious young woman

Example Sentences

A1 She is a playful minx who loves to tease her friends.

A2 The mischievous minx stole my favorite pen.

B1 The cunning minx outsmarted her opponents in the game.

B2 The sly minx managed to charm her way out of trouble.

C1 The manipulative minx always gets what she wants.

C2 The seductive minx captivated everyone with her charm.

Examples of minx in a Sentence

formal The young woman was often referred to as a minx due to her flirtatious behavior.

informal That girl is such a minx, always playing games with guys' hearts.

slang I can't believe that minx stole my boyfriend right in front of me!

figurative The cat was a clever little minx, always finding ways to get into places it shouldn't be.

Grammatical Forms of minx

• past tense: minxed
• plural: minxes
• comparative: more minx
• superlative: most minx
• present tense: minx
• future tense: will minx
• perfect tense: have minxed
• continuous tense: is minxing
• singular: minx
• positive degree: minx
• infinitive: to minx
• gerund: minxing
• participle: minxed

Origin and Evolution of minx

First Known Use: 1520 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'minx' originated in Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'myneca' meaning a wanton woman or a pet dog.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'minx' has evolved to refer to a flirtatious or impudent young woman, often with a suggestion of promiscuity.