Talk:maxi
Latest comment: 3 years ago by Kiwima in topic RFV discussion: February 2021
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Noun: abbreviation of maximum (with plural maxis). Must be distinct from the other senses referring to specific maxi things, such as a maxi single in music, or a long dress. Equinox ◑ 22:13, 12 February 2021 (UTC)
- The definition could move to an etymology section. Vox Sciurorum (talk) 22:20, 12 February 2021 (UTC)
- cited. The definition could be changed - it really seems to mean the largest version of something. Kiwima (talk) 05:29, 13 February 2021 (UTC)
- The 1979 citation is talking about absorbent material so I'd guess that is short for maxi-pad, not for "maximum" (which makes no sense there). In the other cases it seems more adjectival, i.e. just short for maximum as adjective? Equinox ◑ 01:28, 14 February 2021 (UTC)
- I think in most of these cases maxi is best understood as an invented opposite of mini. For example, a maxi dress or maxi skirt stands in contrast to a minidress or miniskirt. The 1980 quotation also makes the connection clear ("a maxi and mini package"). Another case where the contrast is clear is the TV show "RuPaul's Drag Race", where each episode has a "mini challenge" (a short contest between contestants mostly for fun) followed by what they call a "maxi challenge" (the main trial on which the contestants are judged that episode). Colin M (talk) 02:01, 18 February 2021 (UTC)
- Also, I agree with Equinox that it should be analyzed as an adjective (like mini). Colin M (talk) 02:03, 18 February 2021 (UTC)
RFV-resolved Moved to adjective. Kiwima (talk) 21:52, 20 February 2021 (UTC)