Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shrimpy
Adjective
/ˈʃrɪm.pi/
Definition
Small or stunted in size; resembling a shrimp.
Examples
- The dog was so shrimpy compared to the others in the park.
- He had a shrimpy build, making it hard for him to compete in sports.
- They ordered a shrimpy portion of fries.
Meaning
The term shrimpy is often used informally to describe something or someone that is notably small or underdeveloped, akin to the size of a shrimp.
Synonyms
- small
- petite
- diminutive
- little
- tiny
