pint-size

American  

[pahynt-sahyz] / ˈpaɪntˌsaɪz /

adjective

Informal.

1. a variant of pint-sized.

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pint-size British  

adjective

1. informal very small; tiny

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Etymology

Origin of pint-size

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

I was even pining for Mrs. Wigginbottom’s sorry company—anything seemed better than facing another afternoon with our pint-size terror.

From Literature

Rows of lime-green mats were filled with children in pajamas, bathing suits and pint-size yoga pants.

From The Wall Street Journal

Amid applause, the pint-size canine trotted to her crate for treats, water and rest until the next round of the North American Weight Pull Association competition.

From The Wall Street Journal

What he really wanted was the pint-size soccer balls, squishy baseballs, plastic bowling balls.

From The Wall Street Journal

On any given weekday, the refrain “Where’s Pippi?” will be recited a dozen times over by Once Upon a Time’s pint-size visitors.

From Los Angeles Times