minikin

adjective

Definition of minikinnext
as in mini

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  1. mini
  2. dwarf
  3. elfin
  4. diminutive
  5. smallish
  6. micro
  7. petite
  8. pocket
Adjective
  • Bag designs were more polarized, with oversize silhouettes and revivals of heritage styles juxtaposed to fantasy minaudière designs, sculptural clutches and embellished mini bags displaying brands’ craftsmanship and doubling as objects of art.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Set amid a row of dive bars on a vaguely insalubrious block of Lower Decatur is the anonymous bar and restaurant that started the city’s mini-Tiki trend.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of mini
Adjective
  • Bare-root fruit trees that produce fruit the fastest are typically dwarf or semi-dwarf varieties.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 28 July 2026
  • Look for citrus varieties grafted onto dwarf or semi-dwarf rootstock so the citrus tree stays small and doesn’t need to be pruned or re-potted as often.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2026
Definition of dwarf
Adjective
  • Olah is a boyish, elfin prodigy who, at nineteen, met Amodei on his first visit to the Bay Area.
    — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
  • That effort also brought back the rare frosted elfin butterfly for the first time in decades.
    — Diana Stralberg, The Conversation, 17 Dec. 2025
Definition of elfin
Adjective
  • The Lucre mules are crafted in butter-soft kid suede in a dark midnight shade and have the most diminutive toe strap holding the shoe in place.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • At 5ft 7in (170cm), Sullivan is a diminutive winger with his own needs.
    — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of diminutive
Adjective
  • The walls of the smallish, modest dining room are adorned solely with promotional photos of its own food.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Shoichiro was smallish and solidly built, with a dull, pale complexion.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of smallish
Adjective
  • The oversize everyday bag continues to dominate, particularly in supple suede finishes, while mini and micro bags remain relevant through playful interpretations featuring embroidery, charms and decorative details.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • In comparison, Jackery's barrel ports feel like getting something with a micro-USB port instead of a USB-C port, which all your cords and charging blocks are set up to handle.
    — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of micro
Adjective
  • The spa Done up in shimmering marble mosaics, the hotel’s petite subterranean spa takes its cues from the Turkish baths at London’s Royal Automobile Club and the original YMCA in New York.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The jeans are available in four washes and in regular and petite sizes 00-18.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of petite
Adjective
  • Even compact silhouettes like this carry-on backpack are a great option for storing more belongings, with its suitcase-like opening and multi-pocket interior that makes organization a walk in the park.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Large clutches, like those at Bottega Veneta and Chanel, and comfortable shoulder bags like the Miu Miu multi-pocket bag, also featured.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Definition of pocket
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