minikin

[ min-i-kin ]

noun

1. a person or object that is delicate, dainty, or diminutive.
2. a printing type (about 3½ point).

adjective

1. delicate, dainty, or mincing.

minikin

/ ˈmɪnɪkɪn /

noun

1. a small, dainty, or affected person or thing

adjective

1. dainty, prim, or affected

Word History and Origins

Origin of minikin¹

1535–45; < Middle Dutch minneken friend, lover, equivalent to minne love + -ken -kin

Word History and Origins

Origin of minikin¹

C16: from Dutch minneken, diminutive of minne love

Example Sentences

Kelly Tackett, owner of the children’s clothing shop Minikin, decided just last weekend that she would reopen.

From Seattle Times

St Helens were left stunned when Webster grabbed a second, while Paul McShane, Greg Minikin and Nathan Massey scored as Cas led 31-4 at half-time.

From BBC

Greg Eden had a second-half hat-trick and Minikin ran 70 metres, while Luke Douglas scored St Helens' consolation.

From BBC

Roberts' run and perfectly judged kick-through was finished off by Minikin, while Massey dived over under the posts.

From BBC

Minikin burst through from 70 metres for his second, while Douglas powered in under the posts for a consolation for St Helens.

From BBC

Related Words

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