Missy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmɪs.i/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Missy is a noun meaning A young female, or miss; as a term of mild disparagement, typically used jokingly or rebukingly.
Meaning
A young female, or miss; as a term of mild disparagement, typically used jokingly or rebukingly.
More Meanings
- (Singapore, Malaysia) A female nurse.
- Girlish; effeminate; sentimental.
- Of, or pertaining to, female clothing or clothing sizes.
- (mineralogy) Alternative form of misy.
Example Sentences
That's enough out of you, missy!
Word Forms
- missies
Synonyms for missy
Depending on context, synonyms include miss, girl.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include girl, miss, senorita, fraulein, madame, signorina.
Related Dictionary Tools
Sources & Attribution
FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.