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missy

noun \ˈmi-sē\

Definition of MISSY

:  a young girl :  miss
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First Known Use of MISSY

1676

Related to MISSY

Synonyms
filly, lass, lassie, miss, girl, nymph, sheila [Australian & New Zealand]

Rhymes with MISSY

hissy, prissy, sissy

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. missy
  2. hitty-missy
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