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English word origin

Etymology of maxx

Back-formation from -maxx.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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verb

To enhance one's life by employing looksmaxxing and other similar strategies.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Back-formation from -maxx.

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