"minxy" meaning in English

See minxy in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more minxy [comparative], most minxy [superlative]
Etymology: minx + -y Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|minx|y}} minx + -y Head templates: {{en-adj}} minxy (comparative more minxy, superlative most minxy)
  1. Characteristic of a minx (flirtatious young woman).
    Sense id: en-minxy-en-adj-UGayAvaZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -y

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