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maxi

adj · noun · 10 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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  • rhymes with -æksi
  • CMU ARPABET: M AE1 K S IY0 Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

adj

Meaning 1

Having a hemline at ankle length.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

adj

Meaning 2

Being of the largest size in its category of items.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Antonyms: mini

3

noun

Meaning 3

A dress, coat or skirt having a maxi hemline.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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4

noun

Meaning 4

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, slang, uncountable

Examples

  • I used to be a diehard maxi, but now I'm less optimistic about the future of Bitcoin.

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5

noun

Meaning 5

Abbreviation of maxi boat.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, countable, uncountable

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6

noun

Meaning 6

Abbreviation of maxi single.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, countable, uncountable

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7

noun

Meaning 7

Abbreviation of maxipad.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, countable, uncountable

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8

noun

Meaning 8

Abbreviation of maxicomputer.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, countable, uncountable

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9

adjective

Meaning 9

used of women's clothing having a hemline at the ankle

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • wanted a maxi-length coat
  • a maxidress

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: mini, midi

10

noun

Meaning 10

a long skirt ending below the calf

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: skirt

History

Etymology

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

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Indonesian: maksi — having a hemline at ankle length
  • Polish: maksi — having a hemline at ankle length
  • Serbo-Croatian: maksi — having a hemline at ankle length