minion

Meanings

• noun

  A small, mischievous creature from the Despicable Me films, often serving as a loyal companion to the villain.

  - "The Minions are small, yellow creatures with one eye, goggles, and overalls."
  - "Minions are known for their playful and mischievous behavior."
  - "Minions were first introduced in the Despicable Me film in 2010."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈmɪnjən/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

maximum

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Synonyms

disciple , follower

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with minion
mion , ion , deion , jon

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Variants

List of all variants of minion that leads to same result
minion , minions , munnion

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The term 'Minion' comes from the Old French word 'minion' meaning 'servant' or 'attendant'.

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Trivia

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1. Minions were originally designed to look like ancient cavemen.

2. Minions have their own language, which is a combination of various real-life languages and sounds.

3. Minions have appeared in various other media, including video games, theme parks, and even a Minion Mayhem ride at Universal Studios.

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Related Concepts

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1. Despicable Me: A series of animated films that introduced the Minions to the world.

2. Gru: The main character in the Despicable Me films who adopts the Minions as his companions.

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Culture

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Minions have gained immense popularity through the Despicable Me franchise, which includes films, short films, TV shows, and merchandise. They have become a cultural phenomenon and have been used in various forms of expression, such as art, music, and literature.

How to Memorize "minion"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small, yellow creature with one eye, goggles, and overalls.
   - Imagine a mischievous creature serving as a loyal companion to a villain.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'Minion' with the Despicable Me franchise.
   - Connect the term 'Minion' with the image of a small, yellow creature.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'Minions' are 'Mischievous, Ingenious, Naughty, One-eyed, yellow Creatures'.

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