English Explanatory Dictionary

-maxx

English dictionary entry

Meanings

suffix
  1. Forms verb denoting an enhancement or improvement, with the goal of "maximizing" one's attractiveness, appeal, or sexual market value.
  2. Forms verbs for a wide range of effects unrelated to romance.

Pronunciation

/-mæks/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame--maxx.wav

Word forms

-maxx -maxxes -maxxing -maxxed -max

Etymology

Clipping of maximize, with a superfluous x presumably to mimic Internet slang. Compare doxx.

Related words

-cel -core -pilled
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