missy

noun
UK: /ˈmɪsi/
US: /ˈmɪsi/

  1. A term of address for a young girl or woman, sometimes considered condescending.

    1. The missy wants a cookie before dinner. [ ] [ ]
    2. Don't get a sassy attitude missy, or you will be in big trouble. [ ] [ ]

  2. A young, unmarried woman.

    1. That missy works at the local bakery downtown. [ ] [ ]
    2. The older women gossiped about the new missy in town and her aspirations. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

young lady madam girl
missy interjection

  1. Used as a condescending or playful way to address a young woman.

    1. Well, missy, aren't you all grown up now. [ ] [ ]
    2. Missy, I noticed you forgot your lunch today, so I brought it. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "missy" in English means: A term of address for a young girl or woman, sometimes considered condescending., A young, unmarried woman..

The phonetic transcription of "missy" is /ˈmɪsi/ in British English and /ˈmɪsi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "missy": young lady, madam, girl.

Example usage of "missy": "The missy wants a cookie before dinner.". More examples on the page.