missy
IPA: mˈɪsi
Root Word: Missy
noun
- A diminutive of the female given name Melissa.
- A young female, or miss; as a term of mild disparagement, typically used jokingly or rebukingly.
- (Singapore, Malaysia) A female nurse.
- (mineralogy) Alternative form of misy [(mineralogy) An impure yellow sulphate of iron; yellow copperas or copiapite.]
adjective
- Girlish; effeminate; sentimental.
- Of, or pertaining to, female clothing or clothing sizes.
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Examples of "missy" in Sentences
- Missy always greeted me with a big smile whenever we crossed paths in the hallway
- I could hear Missy's infectious laughter echoing from down the hall
- Missy had a way of brightening up any room she entered with her upbeat demeanor
- The teachers all loved having Missy in their classrooms because of her positive attitude and willingness to help others
- Despite her small stature, Missy had a big personality that left a lasting impression on everyone she met
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