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mini

mini

3.3
Much smaller than other things of the same kind
  • adjective
  • /ˈmɪni/
translation icon : pequeño
  • We bought several mini cupcakes for the party.

And you're like, so it's a mini game.

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Examples

  • Oh wow, this looks like a mini town in here.

  • Today we're going on a mini road trip.

  • We are going on a mini road trip right now.

  • But now we are doing a three day mini moon in the UK.

  • Right now we're on these little mini cars, and they're so cute.

  • My favorite candy would be mini Snickers.

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  • Just keep doing this and filling up all your mini baking pans.

  • It tastes like a little mini beef burger, actually.

  • She wore a mini dress that was perfect for the summer.

  • I prefer mini versions of classic games because they are easier to carry.

Synonyms

small
vsmini
1.0

Not large in size or amount

narrows that idea to being compact relative to comparable items
tiny
vsmini
1.0

So small it can fit in your hand

focuses on being compact compared with similar objects rather than generic smallness
miniature
vsmini
101 3.6

Very small in size compared with the usual type

is small compared with similar items rather than absolutely tiny
teeny
vsmini
  • Informal
78 1.0

Very small in size so you can hold it in one hand

is a more neutral label for being compact among similar things
bitty
vsmini
  • Informal
58 8.1

Very small, like a baby mouse

is a neutral comparative description within a category rather than slang
minuscule
vsmini
37 4.4

Very small in size or amount

means small relative to other items of the same type rather than extreme
small-scale
vsmini
30 2.7

Used for projects or models that are not large

is specifically about compactness compared with other items of the same kind
itty
vsmini
  • Informal
29 8.1

Very small in size

is a neutral comparative compactness term rather than playful speech
itty-bitty
vsmini
  • Informal
23 5.4

Very small and hard to notice

is a neutral descriptive compactness compared with similar items
diminutive
vsmini
20 6.8

Very small in size

highlights relative compactness among peers rather than odd smallness
teensy
vsmini
  • Informal
16 4.6

Very small, almost too small to notice

is a neutral size comparison within a class, not informal emphasis
smallish
vsmini
10 2.0

A little smaller than usual

is a clearer comparative compactness against similar items rather than slight smallness
teeny-weeny
vsmini
  • Informal
8 6.3

A very small thing that is much smaller than usual

is a factual compactness comparison within a product type rather than playfulness
micro
vsmini
4 5.1

Very small in size, amount, or effect

is about being compact compared with the same type rather than technical smallness
pocket-sized
vsmini
3 3.2

Small enough to fit in a pocket and easy to carry

focuses on being compact relative to similar items rather than pocket portability alone
miniscule
vsmini
  • US
1 4.3

Very small and easy to miss

signals comparative compactness within a category rather than absolute minuteness
pocket-size
vsmini
1 3.2

Small enough to fit in a pocket and easy to carry

is about being compact compared with other items of the same type
ultraportable
vsmini
1 4.2

Very light and easy to carry, like small laptops and phones

is about smallness compared with similar models rather than weight and design focus
subminiature
vsmini
  • Specialized
8.1

Smaller than the normal size used for small technical devices

is about relative compactness across types, not only technical parts
lilliputian
vsmini
9.9

Very small or unimportant

expresses comparative compactness among similar items rather than smallness plus unimportance

Antonyms

1.0

Very large in size, amount, or degree

842 2.1

Very large in size, amount, or effect

236 3.1

Very large and heavy

Compounds

2 2.6

A very short dress that ends well above the knees

mini stroke
  • Specialized
1 4.2

A short time when blood flow to the brain stops and causes sudden symptoms like weakness or trouble speaking

A small home or room decorated in a very rich, fancy way

mini-Trump
  • Offensive
8.7

A person who acts like Donald Trump in style and speech but on a smaller scale

How Small

microscopic
52 4.8
tiny
1.0
mini
3.3
compact
60 4.1
small
2 1.1
medium
162 1.3
large
1.0

Surface Forms

mini positive

Etymology

Mini meaning very small or compact comes from miniature, from an old Latin word for 'small'. So a mini object is just a smaller, more compact version of the normal size, like a mini fridge.