maxi
|max-i|
B1
/ˈmæksi/
long dress/skirt
Etymology
Etymology Information
'maxi' originates from the English word 'maximum', where 'maxi-' meant 'large' or 'long'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'maxi' was popularized in the 1960s as a fashion term for long dresses and skirts.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the maximum length of a skirt or dress, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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