Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

maxi

/mˈæksi/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.26 in modern English

Syllables
maxi
IPA
/mˈæksi/
13
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Being of the largest size in its category of items.

noun

A dress, coat or skirt having a maxi hemline.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A Bitcoin maximalist; one who is extremely dedicated to investing in Bitcoin.

Countable; Slang; Uncountable

noun

Abbreviation of maxi boat.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Abbreviation of maxi single.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Abbreviation of maxipad.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Abbreviation of maxicomputer.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

Back-formation from maximum on the analogy of minimum and mini.

Usage

Inflected Forms

more maxi (comparative) most maxi (superlative) maxis (plural)

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Questions

How do you pronounce maxi?
The recorded pronunciation is /mˈæksi/.
What does maxi mean?
Having a hemline at ankle length.
Where does maxi come from?
Back-formation from maximum on the analogy of minimum and mini.

How to pronounce maxi

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