mini- — meaning in English

English meaning

• midget noun A very small thing; especially one which is conspicuously smaller than expected or by comparison.
• mini adj Very small; a miniature version of something.

Senses

mini- is used for these senses in English:

• midget (sometimes, derogatory) A very small thing; especially one which is conspicuously smaller than expected or by comparison. [from early 19th c.]
• mini- (diminutive) Smaller version of an item than usual.

midget — full definition

1. noun A very small thing; especially one which is conspicuously smaller than expected or by comparison.
2. noun A short person.
3. noun Something for use by a small person; especially something designed or made for one.

mini — full definition

1. adj Very small; a miniature version of something.
2. noun A small, iconic car model originally built by BMC in Britain and later by BMW.

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