Missy
noun
A term used, often in a slightly disrespectful manner, to refer to a young girl or woman.
You've got a lot to learn, missy!
Often appears as...
- listen here
- missy
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
An affectionate term used to refer to a young girl or child.
Come here, missy, and give your grandpa a hug.
Often appears as...
- come here
- missy
Usage tips
Informal, Approving
noun
A term used, often in a slightly disrespectful manner, to refer to a young girl or woman.
You've got a lot to learn, missy!
Often appears as...
- listen here
- missy
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
An affectionate term used to refer to a young girl or child.
Come here, missy, and give your grandpa a hug.
Often appears as...
- come here
- missy
Usage tips
Informal, Approving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Slightly Disrespectful
May suggest impatience or annoyance when used by an elder or authority figure.
Enough of that backtalk, missy!
Pro Tip 2/3Familiar Tone
Often used by someone who knows the young woman well, but it can be condescending.
We don't do it that way, missy.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Situation
Typically used in casual or informal settings, not in professional environments.
You're in for a surprise, missy.
Pro Tip 1/3Slightly Disrespectful
May suggest impatience or annoyance when used by an elder or authority figure.
Enough of that backtalk, missy!
Pro Tip 2/3Familiar Tone
Often used by someone who knows the young woman well, but it can be condescending.
We don't do it that way, missy.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Situation
Typically used in casual or informal settings, not in professional environments.
You're in for a surprise, missy.
Pro Tip 1/3Slightly Disrespectful
May suggest impatience or annoyance when used by an elder or authority figure.
Enough of that backtalk, missy!
Pro Tip 2/3Familiar Tone
Often used by someone who knows the young woman well, but it can be condescending.
We don't do it that way, missy.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Situation
Typically used in casual or informal settings, not in professional environments.
You're in for a surprise, missy.
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Video examples
Safari Live - Day 308 PIPE...
there's a lot to be said for the magic quarry and well we're going to employ that technique more from now on because it has been a fantastic day Missy spending time with her koumori most of the morning and he led us to the den site I know many of you out there
Video examples
First Day Outside PIPE...
these twelve pups are exactly the same age but they have three different mums between them big red Missy B and Stella it's no coincidence banded mongoose have a unique system of family planning with mums able to
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 308 PIPE...
there's a lot to be said for the magic quarry and well we're going to employ that technique more from now on because it has been a fantastic day Missy spending time with her koumori most of the morning and he led us to the den site I know many of you out there
Video examples
First Day Outside PIPE...
these twelve pups are exactly the same age but they have three different mums between them big red Missy B and Stella it's no coincidence banded mongoose have a unique system of family planning with mums able to
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Alyson Stoner
American Actress
My favorite video to film was 'Work It' because it began the incredible road ahead. Missy was protective and thoughtful of us kids, removing us from the mature scenes and using the clean version when we filmed.
Quote examples
Alyson Stoner
American Actress
My favorite video to film was 'Work It' because it began the incredible road ahead. Missy was protective and thoughtful of us kids, removing us from the mature scenes and using the clean version when we filmed.
Example 1 of 1
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