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
  • Knit Picks acrylic yarn mini pack: $29.99 (Walmart) This selection of high-quality yarn in various colors can inspire a knitter or crocheter’s next project.
    — Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
  • In the clip, which was also posted to TikTok, the young reality star modeled one of her own designs — a black latex mini dress.
    — Angel Saunders, People.com, 20 Mar. 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
  • But the prehistoric feline’s size would have been akin to—or even smaller than—these modern miniatures.
    — Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Jan. 2025
  • No pieces of Pride Rock, no fiberglass miniature of a canyon.
    — Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of miniature
Noun
  • Once inside the dining hall, Middleton paid for the soldiers’ drinks and was even spotted sipping a half-pint of Guinness — the unit’s go-to drink — herself, People reported.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
  • To assemble the trifles, use an upside-down half-pint jelly jar as a cookie cutter and cut 20 circles from the baked cake.
    — Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2025
Definition of half-pint
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