pint size
Quite vertically challenged
Pint-size means small, especially describing a person who is shorter than average.
The term comes from the pint, a relatively small unit of liquid measure.
It's often applied affectionately to children or used humorously for adults: The pint-size comedian commanded the stage.
Also spelled pint-sized.
- tinyExtremely small in size
- miniatureReduced-scale representation
- smallLimited in size
- petiteSmall and delicate
- littleSmall in degree
itsy bitsy · compact · diminutive · short · knee high · wee · wee one · itty-bitty · teeny · shrimp · runt · small fry · munchkin · squirt · kid · child · toddler · toy
- sizessmall, medium, large, extra large, extra small
perceived significance or power
pint sizeformidable
Inspiring fear or respect
imposing · heavyweight · big shot · major league · larger than life
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