pint-sized
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of pint-sized
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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Since some organizations work with animal transfer and transport programs, there's usually a selection of pint-sized felines available somewhere near you year-round.
From Salon • Dec. 6, 2024
The pint-sized fencers, faces obscured by protective gear, were immersed in concentration as their instructor called out encouragement.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2024
The government also said it would introduce a new 568ml "pint-sized" bottle size for sparkling wine, alongside the 500ml size.
From BBC • Dec. 26, 2023
While pint-sized pairs of trick-or-treaters donned glitzy dresses and Chiefs jerseys this Halloween, Owens transformed her outdoor display into a tribute.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 20, 2023
Why, I wondered, would Dusty stand there and let Luno take aim at a couple of pint-sized trespassers?
From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen
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