mini
pronunciation
How to pronounce mini in British English:
UK ['mɪnɪ]
How to pronounce mini in American English:
US [ˈmɪni]
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- Adjective:
- used of women's clothing; very short with hemline above the knee
Word Origin
- mini (n.)
- 1961, abbreviation of mini-car, a small car made by British Leyland (formerly British Motor Corp.). As an abbreviation of miniskirt, it is attested from 1966. The vogue for mini- as a prefix in English word coinage dates from c. 1960.
Example
- 1. But I am as happy in a mini with you .
- 2. That 's why laser-based mini projectors have become popular .
- 3. My mini shot across the road and over the cliff .
- 4. The feitian is like a mini space ship .
- 5. It was accompanied by the retro mini skirts that quickly became fashionable .