MISSY
What does "MISSY" mean?
An informal, often teasing or admonishing, term of address for a young girl or woman.
Meanings
- A familiar or condescending way to address a girl, frequently used when scolding. Now you listen here, missy - that is no way to speak to your grandmother. informal
- A clothing size range cut for an adult woman of average proportions. The dress comes in both missy and petite sizing. technical
Word origin
A diminutive of 'miss', itself a clipped form of 'mistress', with the affectionate '-y' ending; in use as a familiar address since the 17th century.
Remember it
MISSY is MISS plus a 'Y' - the 'Y' is the wagging finger that turns the polite 'miss' into a scolding.
A little poem
One word, and the kitchen goes still -
"Missy" can hold both a kiss and a bill.
couplet
What it teaches
The same name can pet you or correct you; tone, not letters, decides which.
Quick facts
What does MISSY mean?
An informal, often teasing or admonishing, term of address for a young girl or woman.
Is MISSY a valid word?
Yes — MISSY is one of the answer words in Wordul, the daily word game.
How many letters is MISSY?
MISSY has 5 letters and 2 syllables.
Where does MISSY come from?
A diminutive of 'miss', itself a clipped form of 'mistress', with the affectionate '-y' ending; in use as a familiar address since the 17th century.
What can MISSY teach us?
The same name can pet you or correct you; tone, not letters, decides which.
How players do
Be the first to solve it.