missy
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miss·y
(mĭs′ē)n. pl. miss·ies Informal
Used as a familiar term of address for a young woman or girl.
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missy
(ˈmɪsɪ)n, pl missies
informal an affectionate or sometimes disparaging form of address to a young girl
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miss•y
(ˈmɪs i)n., pl. miss•ies,
adj. n.
1. young girl; miss.
adj. 2. of or pertaining to misses' clothing or sizes.
[1670–80]
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