noun
missie
Missie (noun) means an informal, often old-fashioned way of addressing a young woman or girl. Example: “Not so fast, missie," the shopkeeper said as she reached for the last one.”
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An informal, often old-fashioned way of addressing a young woman or girl.
""Not so fast, missie," the shopkeeper said as she reached for the last one."
"His grandmother still called every young waitress "missie.""
How to use missie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual, slightly old-fashioned nickname for "miss," often used to address a girl or young woman directly.
When to use it
Informal and can sound old-fashioned or scolding depending on tone — often used by an older speaker addressing someone younger.
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Word forms
- Plural
- missies
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"Not so fast, _____," the shopkeeper said as she reached for the last one.
Etymology
Formed from "miss" plus the informal ending "-ie," the same pattern used in words like "auntie."
Rhymes for missie
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What does “missie” mean?
The word “missie” means an informal, often old-fashioned way of addressing a young woman or girl. In plain terms, a casual, slightly old-fashioned nickname for "miss," often used to address a girl or young woman directly.
How do you use “missie” in a sentence?
Here is “missie” used in a sentence: “"Not so fast, missie," the shopkeeper said as she reached for the last one.”
What part of speech is “missie”?
“Missie” is a noun.
What is the meaning of missie?
"missie" (noun) means an informal, often old-fashioned way of addressing a young woman or girl.
