minimus

[ min-uh-muhs ]

noun

, plural min·i·mi [min, -, uh, -mahy].

1. a creature or being that is the smallest or least significant.
2. Anatomy. the little finger or toe.

minimus

/ ˈmɪnɪməs /

adjective

1. immediately postpositive the youngest: sometimes used after the surname of a schoolboy having elder brothers at the same school

   Hunt minimus

Word History and Origins

Origin of minimus¹

1580–90; < New Latin, Latin: literally, smallest

Example Sentences

Jimmy says Jones minimus is a very good pig-remover, and he thinks it must be a gift with him.

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It was on a card, and Jones minimus only wanted another shilling to make 15s.

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Jimmy says he thought there must he something the matter with Jones minimus, he was so gloomy.

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Jimmy says the pig was very much surprised at Jones minimus, and it wanted to go home and get to bed.

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Jimmy says the way his bloodhound had worked it all out made even Jones minimus gasp.

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