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mini
[ min-ee ]
/ ĖmÉŖn i /
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Definition of mini
noun
adjective
of the length of a miniskirt.
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Words nearby mini
Mingus, mingy, minhag, Minhah, Minho, mini, miniate, miniature, miniature bull terrier, miniature camera, miniature golf
Other definitions for mini (2 of 2)
mini-
a combining form with the meanings āof a small or reduced size in comparison with others of its kindā (minicalculator; minicar; minigun); ālimited in scope, intensity, or durationā (miniboom; minicourse; minirecession); (of clothing) āshort, not reaching the kneeā (minidress; miniskirt).
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British Dictionary definitions for mini (1 of 2)
mini
/ (ĖmÉŖnÉŖ) /
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
mini-
pref.
Small; miniature:minilaparotomy.
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