vest-pocket
Meanings
adj
- Small enough to be carried in a vest pocket or other small container.
- Smaller than would ordinarily be expected.
Word forms
Etymology
From vest + pocket, referring to the pockets of a suit vest, which are only sized to hold watches, handkerchiefs, wallets, and similarly small items.
Synonyms
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