micromini
Americanadjective
noun
plural
microminis-
something of a microminiature size.
Among rosebushes, the microminis are just 6 inches tall.
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an extremely short miniskirt.
Etymology
Origin of micromini
1965–70; micro- + mini(ature) or mini
Example Sentences
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By contrast with such outr� expressions, the mini, if not the micromini, seemed positively respectable.
From Time Magazine Archive
Of course, the micromini phenomenon is partly phony, since clothes are shipped to stores at longer, more freeze- friendly proportions.
From Time Magazine Archive
"So now you know I'm a rock chick Madonna with my customized T and my micromini and my black tights and bright green jeweled shoes!"
From Time Magazine Archive
WWD thereupon opened the way for the midi by coining the expression "wardrobe of lengths," meaning that any length was O.K., up to and including the micromini.
From Time Magazine Archive
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