Meaning & use
minx
A flirtatious, cheeky, or mischievous young woman.
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The little minx winked and pretended she hadn't eaten the last cookie.
Her grandmother laughed and called her a minx for teasing the boys.
A note on using this word
Somewhat old-fashioned and can be used playfully or disapprovingly, depending on tone.
Words with a similar meaning
flirtcoquette
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