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Word: Shrimpy

Part of Speech: Adjective

Basic Definition: "Shrimpy" describes something or someone that is small or diminutive in size, often in a way that suggests they are weaker or less significant than others. It can be used to describe a person, an object, or even a situation.

Usage Instructions:

• Context: Use "shrimpy" when you want to describe someone or something that is smaller than usual and may seem less important or capable because of their size.
• Tone: It can be informal and sometimes slightly negative, so be careful when using it to describe people, as it may sound insulting.

Examples:

1. "The shrimpy little dog tried to bark at the big dogs in the park."
2. "He felt a bit shrimpy next to his tall friends during the photo."

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "shrimpy" can be used metaphorically to describe someone who lacks confidence or presence, not just in physical size but in terms of personality.

Word Variants:

• Shrimp (noun): A small marine animal often eaten as food. The term "shrimp" can also be used informally to describe someone who is small.
• Shrimpiness (noun): The quality of being shrimpy.

Different Meanings:

While "shrimpy" primarily refers to size, it can also imply a lack of strength or importance. It is not commonly used in formal writing.

Synonyms:

• Small
• Tiny
• Diminutive
• Little
• Minor

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "Not worth a shrimp": An idiom meaning something is not valuable or important.
• "In a shrimp shell": A less common idiom that can mean to be in a bad situation, similar to being in a tight spot, but it's not widely used.

Caution:

Be careful when using "shrimpy" to describe people, as it can come off as rude or demeaning.

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Adjective

1. (used especially of persons) of inferior size

Synonyms

• puny
• runty