minx Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
    prickteaser; tease; vamper; coquette; flirt; vamp.

WordNet

Minx noun
Etymology
Prob. of Low German origin; cf. LG. minsk wench, jade, hussy, D. mensch; prop. the same word as D. & G. mensch man, human being, OHG. mennisco, AS. mennisc, fr. man. See Man.
Definitions
  1. A pert or a wanton girl. Shak.
  2. A she puppy; a pet dog. Obs. Udall.
Minx noun
Etymology
See Mink.
Definitions
  1. (Zoöl.) The mink; -- called also minx otter. Obs.

Webster 1913