minx

Meanings

• noun

  A flirtatious and often sexually provocative woman.

• noun

  A mischievous or playful person.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with minx
micks , bricks , clicks , tricks

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Homophones

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1. Mix (English) : To combine different elements or ingredients
   

2. Minx (Fur) : A type of fur, usually from the European polecat
   

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Variants

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minx , minxes

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Etymology

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Originally derived from the Middle English word 'minken,' meaning 'to make merry' or 'to dance,' the term 'minx' came to be associated with flirtatious and sexually provocative women in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'minx' was popularized in American culture in the 1920s, particularly in the jazz scene.

2. The term 'minx' is derived from the Middle English word 'minken,' meaning 'to make merry' or 'to dance.'

3. In literature, the term 'minx' has been used to describe a variety of characters, from the seductive and alluring to the mischievous and playful.

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Related Concepts

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1. Flirt: A person who deliberately behaves in a way that is intended to create romantic or sexual interest.

2. Vixen: A sexually attractive and often mischievous woman.

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Culture

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The term 'minx' has been used in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression to depict a woman who is seductive, alluring, and often mischievous. In the 1920s, the term became popularized in American culture, particularly in the jazz scene, where it was used to describe women who were bold and sexually liberated.

How to Memorize "minx"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a woman who is confident, alluring, and mischievous. Imagine her wearing red lipstick, a low-cut dress, and a playful smile.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'minx' with the idea of seduction and mischief. Think of a woman who is bold and playful, but also sexually attractive.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the term 'minx' with the word 'mischief.' Remember that a minx is a woman who is both seductive and playful.

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