mimsy
Mimsy (adj) means a whimsical, invented word (from Lewis Carroll's poem "Jabberwocky") suggesting something flimsy and miserable. Example: “The borogoves in the poem are described as "mimsy".”
How to use mimsy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA nonsense word Lewis Carroll invented, loosely suggesting something weak, unhappy, and flimsy at once.
A literary and playful word, not used in everyday speech outside of references to the poem.
Word forms
mimsier comparative, mimsies plural, mimsiest superlative
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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".