mimsy
4 synonyms and 0 antonyms for mimsy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — A whimsical, invented word (from Lewis Carroll's poem "Jabberwocky") suggesting something flimsy and miserable.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Coined by Lewis Carroll as a blend of "miserable" and "flimsy" for his 1871 poem "Jabberwocky".
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What does “mimsy” mean?
The word “mimsy” means a whimsical, invented word (from Lewis Carroll's poem "Jabberwocky") suggesting something flimsy and miserable. In plain terms, a nonsense word Lewis Carroll invented, loosely suggesting something weak, unhappy, and flimsy at once.
How do you pronounce “mimsy”?
“Mimsy” is pronounced MIHM-zee (/ˈmɪmzi/ in IPA).
How do you use “mimsy” in a sentence?
Here is “mimsy” used in a sentence: “The borogoves in the poem are described as "mimsy".”
What part of speech is “mimsy”?
“Mimsy” is an adjective.
Where does the word “mimsy” come from?
The word “mimsy” dates back to around 1871. Coined by Lewis Carroll as a blend of "miserable" and "flimsy" for his 1871 poem "Jabberwocky".