Masculine
minet
Meaning
- kitty; puss or pussy (cat)
- adolescent male, kid
- (slang) twink
Concepts
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/mi.nɛ/
Etymology
In summary
From min- (playful or endearing name for a cat) + -et. The first element is comparable to Provençal mino, as well as French minou, minon, minette, all of expressive origin.
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