minette
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9.9
- noun
- Archaic
- The artist painted a beautiful portrait of a young woman, capturing the essence of the graceful Minette.
Examples
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At the party, everyone was drawn to the charming Minette who lit up the room with her laughter.
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Wrong about you, Minette.
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No, Minette, you know who my favorite sister is.
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"I try so hard to protect you and Minette."
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"You don't want to be like me, Minette darling.
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"It's a beautiful dress, Minette, as good as anything Madame Carolla can make."
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"Don't be so shy, Minette."
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"Minette, I love you."
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"Minette...?" Ella begged.
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"Hide me, Minette—hide me—"
Fiction book (1994)
Synonyms
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2.8
A young woman or girl called in a polite, friendly way
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7.2
An attractive young person, usually a woman, described in a casual way
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4.4
A woman or girl spoken to in a warm, slightly old-fashioned way
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8.2
A French word for a young or unmarried woman
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5.6
A young woman or a close female friend said in a friendly, playful way
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9.9
A warm name someone older uses for a daughter or close young woman
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9.3
A friendly informal word for a woman or girl
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9.9
A friendly name for a young woman used to show that you like her
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8.2
An attractive young woman often talked about in a kind way or as less grown-up
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8.3
A friendly informal name someone uses for a romantic partner
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9.9
An informal word for a good-looking woman used playfully
Surface Forms
Etymology
Minette as an affectionate name comes from French minet 'kitten' and was used like calling someone 'little cat' or 'sweetie'. So calling someone minette is a warm, playful name, similar to calling someone 'kitty' or 'darling'.