missy

Meanings

• Noun

  A young girl or woman.

  - "The missy next door is having a birthday party."
  - "My little missy is always getting into mischief."
  - "The actress played the role of a missy in the movie."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with missy
misery , missy-mousse , dissy , wissy

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Homophones

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1. Missy (en) : A young girl or woman.
   

2. Missy (en) : A type of boat used in the Mississippi River.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of missy that leads to same result
missies , missy

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Etymology

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Derived from the Middle English word 'mys' meaning 'maidservant' or 'young girl'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'missy' was commonly used in the Southern United States during the 19th and early 20th centuries to refer to young girls.

2. The word 'missy' is often used interchangeably with the term 'maid' in older literature.

3. In some parts of the world, the term 'missy' is used to refer to a young female monkey.

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Related Concepts

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1. maid: A young female servant.

2. girl: A young female, typically between the ages of 10 and 18.

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Culture

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In literature, 'missy' has been used to describe young girls, particularly in the Southern United States. In music, the term 'Missy' has been used as a nickname for various artists, including Missy Elliott.

How to Memorize "missy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a young girl or woman. Imagine her appearance, her actions, and her personality.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'missy' with the image of a young girl or woman.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by associating the word 'missy' with a memorable phrase, such as 'My Sister Is Sweet and Yummy'.

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