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maxi

1

[ mak-see ]

noun

, plural max·is.
  1. a garment having a maxiskirt, as a coat.
  2. of the length of a maxiskirt; having a maxiskirt.


maxi-

2
  1. a combining form with the meanings “very large in comparison with others of its kind” ( maxi-budget; maxi-taxi ); “of great scope or intensity” ( maxi-devaluation; maxi-service ); (of clothing) “long, nearly ankle-length” ( maxicoat; maxiskirt ).

maxi

/ ˈmæksɪ /

adjective

    1. (of a garment) reaching the ankle
    2. ( as noun )

      she wore a maxi

    3. ( in combination )

      a maxidress



noun

  1. a type of large racing yacht

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Word History and Origins

Origin of maxi1

1965–70; shortening of maxiskirt, or independent use of maxi-

Origin of maxi2

Shortening of maximal or maximum, by analogy with mini-

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Word History and Origins

Origin of maxi1

C20: shortened from maximum

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Example Sentences

Featuring a color palette of soft neutrals with subtle pops of color, the standout pieces include a stunning multi-color swirl maxi dress, bold sexy knits, and matching sets.

Beside the maxi pads and hair ties were six-inch stilettos and boxes of condoms.

Tracksuits, breezy maxis and pajamas are only a couple of the styles flourishing over the past year.

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Almost all of them—79%—fashion a makeshift tampon or maxi pad out of toilet paper.

From Fortune

Then Dicky shows up, looking for a maxi-length white leather dress for his Indian lady friend.

But even Cressy has to dress up some times, and when she does its either a simple white or black long maxi, or a colorful print.

I was wearing a rather huge, billowy Maxi skirt and I must have lost track of exactly where it all was while on loo.

Written on the 2nd of March by the hand of your good and loyal father, Maxi.'

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