shrimpy

as in diminutive
of a size that is less than average a couple of shrimpy bushes in the front are the house's only landscaping

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Adjective
  • And following a violent barn house showdown in which a diminutive, yet completely feral, octogenarian visibly grows new fangs, such suspicions are confirmed.
    Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 10 June 2025
  • One-quarter of the way through the 21st Century, high-end SUVs are one of the dominant categories in the automotive market — every brand from Acura to Volvo has them, in sizes ranging from diminutive to Brobdingnagian.
    Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 5 June 2025
Adjective
  • The motherboard is quite a bit smaller than the Framework Laptop 13 board, and the two are definitely not interchangeable.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 18 June 2025
  • The small core teams who operate them are usually experts in biodiversity and community engagement, but not marketing.
    Michelle Greenwald, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Adjective
  • Also, the little quirks that Carnival has aren't so cute to me anymore.
    Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
  • Presidents have relatively little influence on oil and gasoline prices generally.
    Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 23 June 2025
Adjective
  • Tech has a tiny presence on the Southeast Asia 500, generating just under 3% of the list’s total revenue.
    Lionel Lim, Fortune, 22 June 2025
  • What started as a tiny general store selling locally made goods and sustainable living products has expanded to include a full-service coffee bar and bakery.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
Adjective
  • Built with water-resistant polyester, this spacious duffel has a dedicated shoe compartment, an end pocket for wet or dirty clothes, a multi-pocket compression panel for organization, and an interior divider curtain that can be removed to hold bulky clothes or outdoor gear.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2025
  • The Vault by Vans x Nicole McLaughlin Collection includes special-edition versions of the iconic Vans Slip-On VP VR3 LX with adaptations—think canvas pockets and easy-carry heel straps—inspired by a classic multi-pocket garden tote and workwear bucket bag often used on construction job sites.
    Hollyanna McCollom, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2023
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“Shrimpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrimpy. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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