adjective
- very small in size or stature
- lacking in importance, power, or significance; insignificant
Usage: informal; often used affectionately or humorously
Usage: informal; often used dismissively
Examples
- The pint-sized puppy fit perfectly in the palm of my hand.
- He may be pint-sized, but he's the toughest player on the basketball team.
- She dismissed his concerns as pint-sized complaints that didn't matter.
- The pint-sized apartment was all they could afford in the city.
- Don't underestimate that pint-sized competitor; she's incredibly skilled.
- The pint-sized dictator ruled with an iron fist despite his small stature.