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MINI
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Synonyms:
mini; miniskirt
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("mini" is a kind of...):
skirt (a garment hanging from the waist; worn mainly by girls and women)
II. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Used of women's clothing; very short with hemline above the knee
Example:
miniskirts
Classified under:
Domain usage:
combining form (a bound form used only in compounds)
Antonym:
maxi (used of women's clothing having a hemline at the ankle)
midi (used of women's clothing having a hemline at mid-calf)