mini
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3.0
- noun
- /ˈmɪni/
- Informal
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minifalda
- When I was twenty-four, I discovered my legs, shortened my mini skirts further, and left my husband.
Examples
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This mini was so short it didn't even cover her maxi.
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>> What are you putting her in, the mini dress or the pants?
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My teenage son left my house wearing a black mini dress.
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Flaunt your legs in a mini that matches your mood.
Fiction book (2000) -
I'm thinking... mini skirt.
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Her shoulders were bare, and her toffee-brown, lickable skin slid into a matte gold sequined mini-sheath dress.
Fiction book (1990) -
Cindy, a cute, mini-skirted brunette, and Ben, a frizzy-haired, tattooed, pierced punk rocker, are sitting with him.
Fiction book (2000) -
She wore a stylish mini skirt to the summer festival, catching everyone's attention.
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The model walked the runway in a stunning mini that showcased her long legs.
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At the beach party, many girls were dressed in colorful mini skirts, perfect for the warm weather.
Synonyms
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1.0
A piece of clothing that hangs from the waist and covers the legs
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1.6
A very short skirt worn above the knees
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2.6
A very short dress that ends well above the knees
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3.2
A very short dress that ends well above the knees
Compounds
- Specialized
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4.2
A short time when blood flow to the brain stops and causes sudden symptoms like weakness or trouble speaking
- Offensive
A person who acts like Donald Trump in style and speech but on a smaller scale
How Short
Surface Forms
Etymology
Mini for a very short skirt is short for miniskirt, which comes from miniature and an old Latin word meaning 'small'. The fashion world started using 'mini' in the 1960s for very 'short' skirts, so a mini is simply a very small, short skirt.