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• a woman (or gay man) who is so attractive, well-groomed, hip and confident as to seem utterly unassailable to critics. Used ironically - in opprobrium - it suggests that the target has let these qualities go to her head, and now is appearing aloof or arrogant. Usually pronounced "Miss Thang." Possibly emanating from the Black subculture in the Disco 1970's, spreading to the gay subculture and mainstream in the 1980's and 1990's.

  Yo, Miss Thang, you thank you all dat, huh?

  • See more words with the same meaning: attractive person (either gender).

  Last edited on Jun 07 2013. Submitted by david l. from Boerne, TX, USA on Jun 11 2002.

• Originally a gay term, "Miss Thing" refers to a person who is being, demanding, presumptuous, or pretentious.

  Ooh, Miss Thing wants us all to bow down to her.

  Last edited on Apr 19 2006. Submitted by Christopher M. from Chicago, IL, USA on Apr 19 2006.

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• "Miss Thing" dates back (at least) to late 1960s gay male culture, when Joe Johnson produced a series of cartoons for gay newsmagazine "The Advocate" featuring a flamboyant, effeminate gay man named Miss Thing.

  Last edited on May 03 2016. Submitted by Anonymous on May 03 2016.

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• Definitions for "mister" are available under "Mr.".

  Last edited on May 14 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on May 14 2011.

• a nice person.

  Last edited on Sep 09 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 09 2009.

noun

• something or a piece of evidence that is or was used for misunderestimating

  Last edited on Jun 09 2024. Submitted by Anonymous on Jun 09 2024.

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• minimial support

  Last edited on Dec 20 2024. Submitted by Anonymous on Dec 20 2024.