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minx

minx

16 9.4
An attractive woman who playfully teases others to get attention
  • noun
  • /mɪŋks/
  • Offensive
translation icon : pícara
  • "She's a spirited little minx, your American Miss." Rafael felt a flash of irritation, and it only compounded his annoyance to realize that he gave a damn what other men thought of Annie Trevarren, be it good or ill.
  • little minx
  • naughty little minx
  • saucy minx

You, you little minx, you little horny bastard.

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Examples

  • She's a very clever minx.

  • The little minx was a guest in his house—had been for a week—and it was his responsibility to look after her.

    Fiction book (1994)
  • You got some little minx waiting for you on the other side of tomorrow?

  • "You little minx," he said.

    Fiction book (1994)
  • - Well, I see why you picked this place, you little minx.

  • Come here, you little minx.

  • Right down to the sneaky little minx who caused all the trouble in the first place.

    Blog text (17)
  • She was a minx all right, he knew, but he couldn't help but feel proud of her at this moment.

    Fiction book (1991)
  • She was an intelligent little minx, well-traveled -- if only in Italy -- and not in the least bit missish or shy.

    Fiction book (1991)
  • Her playful banter and charming smile made her the ultimate minx at the party.

Synonyms

tease
vsminx
  • Offensive
11 8.3

A woman who attracts men's attention but does not show interest in them

is similar but tends to be more playful and charming rather than refusing
coquette
vsminx
  • NSFW
3 9.8

A woman who flirts playfully to attract attention

uses charm instead mainly to tease or manipulate men
playful minx
vsminx
  • Informal
9.3

A woman who teases and flirts in a lively, fun way

is similar but stresses using charm to manipulate men
vamper
vsminx
  • Offensive
9.9

A woman who uses her charm to trick men into doing what she wants

is similar but can be more playful and less openly exploitative
vixen character
vsminx
  • Literature
8.4

A woman in stories or films who uses charm and looks to attract and influence others

is used for real women who flirt and tease men rather than fictional portrayals

Antonyms

prude
  • Offensive
35 6.6

A person who feels embarrassed by sexual talk and likes to act in a modest way

Compounds

charming minx
  • Informal
8.4

A woman who teases people in a playful, attractive way

playful minx
  • Informal
9.3

A woman who teases and flirts in a lively, fun way

How Flirtatious

siren
  • Literature
14 8.2
vamp
  • Slur
11 9.3
coquette
  • NSFW
3 9.8
minx
  • Offensive
16 9.4
tease
  • Informal
10 3.5
flirt
22 3.2

Surface Forms

minx singular
minxes plural

Etymology

The word minx comes from an old word minikin meaning 'little', and is like mini, which also means small. Imagine a small, cheeky person who teases and charms others; that's why today a minx is an attractive, playful woman who likes to tease.