mini
[min-ee]
- miniskirt.
- a minicomputer.
- anything of a small, reduced, or miniature size.
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- of the length of a miniskirt.
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Origin of mini
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).
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Origin of mini-
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Related Words
scant, insufficient, slight, meager, limited, small, mini, poor, short, paltry, young, miniature, modest, cramped, microscopic, narrow, minuscule, small-scale, insignificant, teenyExamples from the Web for mini
Contemporary Examples
Elle magazine shot an editorial in September, one picture revealing a teacup pig sitting pretty by a mini Tyler Alexandra bag.
Restaurant described latkes as “Mini hash browns,” which he thinks is why they are so universally beloved.
She is smiling, a pink-striped hat on her head and a mini rainbow lollipop sticking out of her mouth.
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.
Historical Examples
But Mini did not cry; he had known so many things so much sadder.
Old Man Savarin and Other StoriesEdward William Thomson
They said she would be very like Mini, and there was reason why in her wretched infancy.
Old Man Savarin and Other StoriesEdward William Thomson
And I, thinking that Mini must get rid of her false fear, had her brought out.
The Hungry Stones And Other StoriesRabindranath Tagore
It was once more autumn and we had made arrangements for our Mini's marriage.
The Hungry Stones And Other StoriesRabindranath Tagore
So I got a mini tape recorder and I started to tape her when she gave me permission.
MakersCory Doctorow
mini
- (of a woman's dress, skirt, etc) very short; thigh-length
- (prenominal) small; miniature
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- something very small of its kind, esp a small car or a miniskirt
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mini-
- smaller or shorter than the standard sizeminibus; miniskirt
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Word Origin
C20: from miniature and minimum
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Word Origin and History for mini
n.
1961, abbreviation of mini-car, a small car made by British Leyland (formerly British Motor Corp.). As an abbreviation of miniskirt, it is attested from 1966. The vogue for mini- as a prefix in English word coinage dates from c.1960.
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mini-
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
mini-
- Small; miniature:minilaparotomy.
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