maxi

[ mak-see ]

/ ˈmæk si /

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Definition of maxi

noun, plural max·is.

maxiskirt.

a garment having a maxiskirt, as a coat.

of the length of a maxiskirt; having a maxiskirt.

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Origin of maxi

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

Words nearby maxi

Mawlamyine, Mawlid, Mawson, max, Maxair, maxi, maxilla, maxillary, maxillary antrum, maxillary artery, maxillary dentition

Other definitions for maxi (2 of 2)

maxi-

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).

Origin of maxi-

Shortening of maximal or maximum, by analogy with mini-

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How to use maxi in a sentence

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.
Gabrielle Union Relaunches Her Fashion Line With NY&CO With More Inclusive Pieces Than Ever|Blake Newby|September 27, 2021|Essence.com
Beside the maxi pads and hair ties were six-inch stilettos and boxes of condoms.
Sex-trafficked kids are crime victims. In Las Vegas, they still go to jail.|Jessica Contrera|August 26, 2021|Washington Post
Tracksuits, breezy maxis and pajamas are only a couple of the styles flourishing over the past year.
The Beginner’s Guide to Post-Pandemic Fashion|Joshua Eferighe|April 2, 2021|Ozy
Almost all of them—79%—fashion a makeshift tampon or maxi pad out of toilet paper.
Why business must help end ‘period poverty’ for women in America|jakemeth|December 10, 2020|Fortune

Then Dicky shows up, looking for a maxi-length white leather dress for his Indian lady friend.
Stacks: Hitting the Note with the Allman Brothers Band|Grover Lewis|March 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
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.
Dissecting Cressida Bonas's Style: How Prince Harry's Girl Dresses|Tom Sykes|October 15, 2013|DAILY BEAST
I was wearing a rather huge, billowy Maxi skirt and I must have lost track of exactly where it all was while on loo.
Penis Beakers and Constipated Dolls: What Mothers REALLY Want To Know|Tom Sykes|October 11, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Written on the 2nd of March by the hand of your good and loyal father, Maxi.'
The First Governess of the Netherlands, Margaret of Austria|Eleanor E. Tremayne

British Dictionary definitions for maxi

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

Word Origin for maxi

C20: shortened from maximum

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