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Meaning of "mimsy" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD MIMSY

A blend of miserable and flimsy, coined by Lewis Carroll.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF MIMSY

mimsy  [ˈmɪmzɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MIMSY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Mimsy is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES MIMSY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Mimsy

Mimsy may refer to: ▪ Mimsy, a word introduced by Lewis Carroll in his poem Jabberwocky ▪ Mimsy Were the Borogoves, a science fiction short story whose title and plot reference the Carroll poem. ▪ The Last Mimzy, a 2007 feature film based on the above-mentioned short story. "Mimzy" is also the name of a stuffed toy rabbit, which is a key element in the story. ▪ Mimsy, a fictional character in the TV series The Secret Life of the American Teenager ▪ Mimsy, a fictional character in the episode "Crippled Summer" of the TV show South Park ▪ Mimsy Laaz, a fictional character in the anime series Super Dimension Century Orguss...

Definition of mimsy in the English dictionary

The definition of mimsy in the dictionary is prim, underwhelming, and ineffectual.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MIMSY


clumsy
ˈklʌmzɪ
flimsy
ˈflɪmzɪ
gamesy
ˈɡeɪmzɪ
malmsey
ˈmɑːmzɪ
mumsy
ˈmʌmzɪ
Ramsay
ˈræmzɪ
Ramsey
ˈræmzɪ
slimsy
ˈslɪmzɪ
whimsy
ˈwɪmzɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MIMSY

mimetically
mimetite
mimic
mimic panel
mimical
mimicked
mimicker
mimicking
mimicries
mimicry
MIMinE
miminy-piminy
Mimir
mimographer
mimography
mimosa
mimosaceous
mimsier
mimsiest
mimulus

WORDS THAT END LIKE MIMSY

busy
cheesy
classy
controversy
cosy
courtesy
daisy
easy
embassy
fantasy
glossy
Gypsy
Malagasy
messy
missy
noisy
pussy
sassy
sissy
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Synonyms and antonyms of mimsy in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «mimsy» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MIMSY

Find out the translation of mimsy to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of mimsy from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «mimsy» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

mimsy
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

mimsy
570 millions of speakers

English

mimsy
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

mimsy
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

mimsy
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Мимси
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

mimsy
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

mimsy
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

mimsy
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Mimsy
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

mimsy
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

mimsy
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

mimsy
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Mimsy
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

Mimsy
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

mimsy
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Mimsy
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Mimsy
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Mimsy
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Mimsy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Мімс
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Mimsy
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Ψωραλέα
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

mimsy
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

mimsy
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

Mimsy
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of mimsy

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MIMSY»

The term «mimsy» is regularly used and occupies the 60.026 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MIMSY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about mimsy

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MIMSY»

Discover the use of mimsy in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to mimsy and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Mimsy
Mimsy was silent for a moment until he saw a spark of recognition in the boy's eyes, which were directed over Mimsy's shoulder; he turned around to find Dill just arriving. “Hi guys!” said Dill. “I see you've already met.” Mimsy frowned. “ Who's ...
Emit Reislyn
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What is Truth?
Consider, for example, Lewis Carroll's poem "Jabberwocky": 'Twas brillig, and the mimsy toves Did gyre and gimble in the wabe: All slithy were the borogoves, And the mome raths outgrabe. That's not correct. Anyone who's read Through the ...
Richard Schantz, 2002
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The Advocate
All I knew was that Mimsy, her new girlfriend, was everything Prue had ever wanted and that months of frantic deliberation had gone into their marriage and honeymoon plans. But a bride and a groom on the wedding cake of two women?
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The Pursuit of Happiness: The Lives of Sudbury Valley Alumni
A study which explores the lives of more than a hundred former students aged 21-49 who spent their formative years at the Sudbury Valley School.
Daniel Greenberg, Mimsy Sadofsky, Jason Lempka, 2005
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Ethical Dimensions of Legal Theory
Being mimsy with the borogoves? The quest for moral clarity in matters such as the present one is unlikely to be advanced by the proposition that what purports to be law (say, discriminatory Nazi or South African legislation) is not law: "lex ...
Wojciech Sadurski, 1991
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The Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Volume One: The Greatest ...
And the mome raths outgrabe — Paradine made a rather ghastly little sound, deep in his throat. He looked at the crazy pattern on the carpet. If he could follow it, as the kids had done — But he couldn't. The pattern was MIMSY WERE THE ...
Robert Silverberg, 2003
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Legacy of Trust: Life After the Sudbury Valley School Experience
Life After the Sudbury Valley School Experience Daniel Greenberg, Mimsy Sadofsky. 13. Students Who Were Enrolled in Sudbury Valley One Year and Left Before Their Last High School Age Year Finally, we look at some members of a group ...
Daniel Greenberg, Mimsy Sadofsky, 1992
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Starting a Sudbury School: A Summary of the Experiences of ...
This book is a guide summarizing the various steps necessary to found a Sudbury school, based on interviews and information gathered from 14 schools and groups throughout the United States.
Daniel Greenberg, Mimsy Sadofsky, 1998
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Collaborative Strategies for Teaching Reading Comprehension: ...
"Mimsy" sounds like "whimsy," which suggests a pleasant, peaceful scene. Visualization: Imagine strange animals. Ask a new question: Are they living peacefully in a forest? READING COMPREHENSION STRATEGY Using Fix-Up Options ...
Judi Moreillon, 2007
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The Last Mimzy: Stories
Collects seventeen short stories by the science fiction master, including "Mimsy Were the Borogoves," the story that inspired the motion picture "The Last Mimzy."
Henry Kuttner, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MIMSY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term mimsy is used in the context of the following news items.
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Car Review: BMW M6 Competition Package
... platform are expected to deliver some degree of ride comfort, but the M6 Competition Package is not bound by such mimsy considerations. «ChronicleLive, Jul 15»
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What's happening at the Ames Free Library in Easton
For more information, contact Miss Mimsy at 508-238-2000 or [email protected]. Hooping with Wildkat Hoops - Wednesday, July 22, ... «Wicked Local Easton, Jul 15»
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Six debutantes and their guests enjoy the Lights on the Lake fete
Party hosts were Laura and Chip Brooks, Liz and Dunbar Healy, Julie and Eddie Martin, Pie and Michael Pou, Mimsy and Rusty Lindner, and ... «NOLA.com, Jul 15»
4
Listen: Mimsy Cable - The Coral Reef
Bedroom composer Mimsy Cable is poised to unveil her debut EP The Coral Reef and so is sharing the delightful eponymous track. «Undertheradar, Jul 15»
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Nell Nolan: Party for debutantes Brooks, Healy, Lindner, Martin, Pou …
Eddie, Julie and Joseph Martin Advocate staff photo by DANIEL ERATH -- 6 Debutantes Party. Rusty and Mimsy Lindner, Liz and Dunbar Healy ... «The New Orleans Advocate, Jul 15»
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5 things to do in Easton this week
For information, contact Miss Mimsy at 508-238-2000 or [email protected]. 4 Amazing Bugs with Jackson Gillman. Wednesday, 10 a.m. ... «Wicked Local Easton, Jul 15»
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Gisele, Tom's Country Club Snub : Super model and patriots …
Not to brag, but Mimsy and I here won the club Bridge tournament and she's on her fifth round of Botox. So we had quite a year too…” Let's face ... «SportAct, Jul 15»
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What's happening at the Ames Free Library
Rain site is Oakes Ames Memorial Hall, 3 Barrows St. For more information, contact Miss Mimsy at 508-238-2000 or [email protected]. «Wicked Local Easton, Jul 15»
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Mimsy Cable - The Coral Reef EP Release
After a long hiatus from the stage, Mimsy Cable returns to play her first show in 4 years to celebrate the release of her debut recording, The Coral Reef EP, ... «Undertheradar, Jun 15»
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Tidewater christens new towboat
Karl Senner and 14 month-old daughter Mimsy Senner tour Crown Point after its christening Saturday afternoon. The 102-foot vessel is ... «The Columbian, Jun 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Mimsy [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/mimsy>. Jun 2026 ».
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