mini- — meaning in English

English meaning

• midget noun Something unusually small, especially compared with what is normal.
• 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 Something unusually small, especially compared with what is normal.
2. noun A very short person.
3. noun An item made or sized for a small person to use.

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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