hop-o'-my-thumb

noun

Definition of hop-o'-my-thumbnext
as in mannikin

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  1. mini
  2. bantam
  3. miniature
  4. half-pint
Noun
  • She first was spotted in a white mini dress embellished with pearls and crystals, accessorized with satin white pumps.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
  • At the front of the ThinkCentre mini PC, there is a single USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 port, a single USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port, and a headphone jack and power button.
    Tom Warren, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of mini
Noun
  • The punches were delivered with the force of a featherweight and a couple bantams.
    Tim Graham, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Even though this circular haven is bantam in size, there are plenty of things to do to keep you tickled during your visit.
    Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of bantam
Noun
  • That’s right: Make use of that miniature can of hairspray in your purse for more than just flyaways!
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Architecture New York City Model Kit Adult Lego-lovers will appreciate this model kit of New York City, which includes iconic builds of the Empire State, Flatiron, Chrysler, and One World Trade Center Buildings, as well as a miniature of the Statue of Liberty.
    Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of miniature
Noun
  • When women did drink, their capacity for alcohol was as diminished as their access to public space – women were expected to drink fortified wines or, if need be, a half-pint, according to Clare Herrick, a Professor of Geography and Global Health.
    Sadhbh O'Sullivan, refinery29.com, 12 Oct. 2019
  • On a recent Tuesday at the Counting House, a Fuller’s pub in the City of London, two half-pints of Lucky Saint yielded a bill of £7 including VAT, with no add-ons, handled with a simple tap of the card.
    Anthony Palazzo, Fortune Europe, 10 May 2024
Definition of half-pint
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Thesaurus Entries Near hop-o'-my-thumb

hoping (for)

hop-o'-my-thumb

hop-o'-my-thumbs

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