Characters remaining: 500/500
Translation

shrimpy

Academic
Friendly

Word: Shrimpy

Part of Speech: Adjective

Basic Definition: "Shrimpy" describes something or someone that is small or diminutive in size, often in a way that suggests they are weaker or less significant than others. It can be used to describe a person, an object, or even a situation.

Usage Instructions:
  • Context: Use "shrimpy" when you want to describe someone or something that is smaller than usual and may seem less important or capable because of their size.
  • Tone: It can be informal and sometimes slightly negative, so be careful when using it to describe people, as it may sound insulting.
Examples:
  1. "The shrimpy little dog tried to bark at the big dogs in the park."
  2. "He felt a bit shrimpy next to his tall friends during the photo."
Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "shrimpy" can be used metaphorically to describe someone who lacks confidence or presence, not just in physical size but in terms of personality.

Word Variants:
  • Shrimp (noun): A small marine animal often eaten as food. The term "shrimp" can also be used informally to describe someone who is small.
  • Shrimpiness (noun): The quality of being shrimpy.
Different Meanings:

While "shrimpy" primarily refers to size, it can also imply a lack of strength or importance. It is not commonly used in formal writing.

Synonyms:
  • Small
  • Tiny
  • Diminutive
  • Little
  • Minor
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
  • "Not worth a shrimp": An idiom meaning something is not valuable or important.
  • "In a shrimp shell": A less common idiom that can mean to be in a bad situation, similar to being in a tight spot, but it's not widely used.
Caution:

Be careful when using "shrimpy" to describe people, as it can come off as rude or demeaning.

Adjective
  1. (used especially of persons) of inferior size

Synonyms

Similar Words

Similar Spellings

Comments and discussion on the word "shrimpy"