pint-sized version

3.7

A small copy of something, like a toy or model

noun

Informal

: versión en miniatura

She found a pint-sized version of her favorite book, ideal for carrying in her backpack.

And so I, I very quickly asked my mom to get me a pint sized version of my own.

Examples

The toy store sells a pint-sized version of the popular robot, perfect for little hands.
And so I, I very quickly asked my mom to get me a pint sized version of my own.

Rich Roll
The pint-sized version of the app is currently on sale on the App Store for US$4.99, but only for

Blog text (29)
He says his mom hates him for being a pint-sized version of his dad.

Fiction book (2000)
The chef offered a pint-sized version of the dessert on the menu for those who wanted a smaller portion.

Synonyms

mini

vspint-sized version

109 3.5

A small version of an item made smaller than the normal size

focuses on a tiny copy or model much reduced from the original

miniature

vspint-sized version

23 4.1

A very small copy of a real thing like a car or house

has identical meaning but stresses being much smaller than the original

Antonyms

full-size

21 2.5

As large as the original or usual model

How Small

miniature

23 4.1

pocket-sized

3 3.2

pint-sized version

Informal

3.7

reduced

1.6

full-size

21 2.5

Surface Forms

pint-sized version singular

pint-sized versions plural

Morphology

pint-sized + version

The meaning 'a smaller or miniature version' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'pint-sized' (significantly smaller than average) with 'version' (a variant or edition). This adjective + noun compositional pattern is straightforward and cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents would predict the MWE meaning.

Etymology

Pint-sized version comes from pint, a small drink measure, which gives the image of something as small as a pint. So pint-sized version means 'a very small copy' today.