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词汇 mim
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Definition of mim in English:

mim

adjective mɪmmim
Scottish
  • Affectedly modest or demure.

    〈苏格兰〉假正经的;假装羞怯(或谦虚)的;假文静的

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Then out spak mim-mou'd Mego'Nith.
    • Maidens should be mim (quiet) till they're married, and then they may burn kirks.
    Synonyms
    shy, bashful, modest, self-effacing, unassuming, unpresuming, humble, meek, unconfident, unassertive, timid, timorous, shrinking, reserved, withdrawn, introverted, inhibited

Origin

Late 16th century: imitative of pursing the lips.

Definition of mim in US English:

mim

adjectivemim
Scottish
  • Affectedly modest or demure.

    〈苏格兰〉假正经的;假装羞怯(或谦虚)的;假文静的

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Then out spak mim-mou'd Mego'Nith.
    • Maidens should be mim (quiet) till they're married, and then they may burn kirks.
    Synonyms
    shy, bashful, modest, self-effacing, unassuming, unpresuming, humble, meek, unconfident, unassertive, timid, timorous, shrinking, reserved, withdrawn, introverted, inhibited

Origin

Late 16th century: imitative of pursing the lips.

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