minx
Pronunciation Noun

minx (plural minxes)

  1. A pert, flirtatious or impudent young woman.
    • 1603, William Shakespeare, Othello, Act 4, Scene 1
      This is some minx's token, and I must take out the work?
  2. (obsolete) A female puppy; a pet dog.
Translations Verb

minx (minxes, present participle minxing; past and past participle minxed)

  1. To behave in a flirtatious and impudent manner.
  2. To make or become like a minx.
Synonyms Noun

minx (plural minxes)

  1. (obsolete) A mink.



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