English Explanatory Dictionary

li'l

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Pronunciation spelling of little.
  2. Generic intensifier.

Pronunciation

[lɪɫ] [lɪ.ɫ̩] LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-li'l.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-li'l.wav

Word forms

li'l li'l' lil lil'

Etymology

Contracted from little, especially as pronounced with flapping, when the /t/ is barely audible.

Derived words

li'l ol' li'l old li'l ole
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