mini

a combining form with the meanings “of a small or reduced size in comparison with others of its kind” (minicalculator; minicar; minigun); “limited in scope, intensity, or duration” (miniboom; minicourse; minirecession); (of clothing) “short, not reaching the knee” (minidress; miniskirt).

Origin of mini-

by shortening of miniature, minimal, or minimum

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Example sentences from the Web for mini

Elle magazine shot an editorial in September, one picture revealing a teacup pig sitting pretty by a mini Tyler Alexandra bag.
Handbags: The More You Pay, The Smaller They Shrink|Elizabeth Landers|December 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Restaurant described latkes as “Mini hash browns,” which he thinks is why they are so universally beloved.
I Ate Potato Pancakes Til I Plotzed|Emily Shire|December 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
She is smiling, a pink-striped hat on her head and a mini rainbow lollipop sticking out of her mouth.
Even Grade School Kids Are Protesting the Garner Killing Now|Caitlin Dickson|December 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
With this mini printer, you can print your favorite shots straight from your iPhone.
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The mini- Monet, as many have come to know him, had his first solo exhibition shortly after.
Blessed or Cursed? Child Prodigies Reveal All|Justin Jones|November 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
They said she would be very like Mini, and there was reason why in her wretched infancy.
Old Man Savarin and Other Stories|Edward William Thomson
Yes; I received a Mini ball there at Gettysburg, and although the bullet was extracted, the wound never properly healed.
My Lady of the North|Randall Parrish
The ball was flat at the base, and had neither hollow cup nor pin; its weight must exceed that of our Mini ball.
The British Expedition to the Crimea|William Howard Russell
It was once more autumn and we had made arrangements for our Mini's marriage.
The Hungry Stones And Other Stories|Rabindranath Tagore
Mini's father wrapped him in the wretched garment, carefully laid the infant on the pea-straw at his feet, and rowed wearily away.
Old Man Savarin and Other Stories|Edward William Thomson

British Dictionary definitions for mini (1 of 2)

mini

/ (ˈmɪnɪ) /

adjective

(of a woman's dress, skirt, etc) very short; thigh-length

(prenominal) small; miniature

noun plural minis

something very small of its kind, esp a small car or a miniskirt

British Dictionary definitions for mini (2 of 2)

mini-

combining form

smaller or shorter than the standard sizeminibus; miniskirt

Word Origin for mini-

C20: from miniature and minimum

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Medical definitions for mini

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Small; miniature:minilaparotomy.

mini

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adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for mini (1 of 2)

adjective

noun plural minis

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combining form

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