English Explanatory Dictionary

mini

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Miniature, tiny, small.
noun
  1. Abbreviation of miniskirt.
  2. Abbreviation of minicomputer.
  3. Abbreviation of miniature (“small figurine of a character”).
  4. A very young dancer.
  5. A small bottle of perfume.
noun
  1. A model of compact car, originally built by BMC in the United Kingdom, and later by BMW.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɪn.i/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-mini.wav

Word forms

mini minis

Etymology

From the prefix mini-.

Related words

mini- miniature minimum minor

Derived words

mini- double mini trampoline mini band mini CD mini digger mini ephedrine mini excavator mini hi-fi mini hi-fi system Mini Magellanic Cloud mini mastiff mini-organizational mini rugby mini skip mini stereo mini stereo system mini stroke mini tower micromini Mini Cooper
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