Minx

Pronunciation

• IPA: /mɪŋks/
• Rhymes: -ɪŋks

Perhaps from Middle Low German minsk ("wench, hussy")

Webster 1913|minx

Full definition of minx

Noun

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

Derived terms

• minxish

See mink.

Noun

1. (obsolete) A mink.