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Definition of mini

mini

/ˈmɪn.i/
min · i
Plural:minis
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• adjective

1

Very small of its kind; miniature or reduced in size, length, or scale.

Example

"The hotel room came equipped with a mini refrigerator and a coffee maker."

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• noun

1

A miniskirt or minidress, characterized by a hemline ending well above the knees.

Example

"She paired a denim mini with knee-high boots for the concert."

2

Something that is miniature or very small of its kind, such as a compact vehicle, a travel-sized product, or a tabletop gaming figurine.

Example

"He spent the weekend painting plastic minis for his tabletop role-playing game."

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• Rhymes for mini

• Nearby Words

mingo
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minho
mini
miniature
miniaturize
minibar

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century by shortening 'miniature' or 'minimum', the term gained widespread popularity in the 1960s through the British Mini car and the miniskirt.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mini. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mini
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