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maxi
1[ mak-see ]
maxi-
2- 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
- (of a garment) reaching the ankle
- ( as noun )
she wore a maxi
- ( in combination )
a maxidress
noun
- a type of large racing yacht
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Origin of maxi1
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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.
Almost all of them—79%—fashion a makeshift tampon or maxi pad out of toilet paper.
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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