Meaning & use
Missy
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An informal, often affectionate or mildly scolding term of address for a young girl or woman.
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"Now, missy, you know better than that," her grandmother said.
The clerk smiled and asked, "Can I help you find something, missy?"
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A diminutive of "miss," often carrying a tone of gentle reproach when used by an older speaker.
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