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mini-me
nounC1
/ˈmɪn.i.miː/A person who is a smaller, younger, or identical copy of another person, especially in appearance, mannerisms, or attitudes; a protégé or offspring who strongly resembles the original.
mini-state
nounC1
/ˈmɪnɪ steɪt/A very small independent sovereign state, particularly in terms of population and/or territory.
miniate
verb-transitiveVery Low (Obsolete/Technical)
/ˈmɪnɪeɪt/To paint or illuminate with red lead or vermilion; to decorate with miniature designs or letters.
miniature
adjectivenounC1
/ˈmɪn.ə.tʃər/a very small-scale version or representation of something; greatly reduced in size.
miniature bull terrier
nounLow
/ˈmɪn.ɪ.tʃə bʊl ˈtɛr.i.ə/A specific, small-sized breed of bull terrier dog, formally recognized as a distinct breed variant.
miniature camera
nounC1
/ˈmɪn.ə.tʃə ˈkæm.rə/A very small camera.
miniature golf
nounC2
/ˈmɪn.ɪ.tʃə ɡɒlf/A recreational sport where players putt a golf ball through a series of small, themed obstacles on a short, artificial course.
miniature photography
nounC1
/ˈmɪn.ɪ.tʃər fəˈtɒɡ.rə.fi/The art or practice of creating very small, detailed photographs, often of small-scale subjects, or a genre of photography characterized by the small size of the images produced.
miniature pinscher
nounC1
/ˈmɪnətʃə ˈpɪnʃə/A small breed of dog, originally from Germany, characterized by its compact, muscular build, short coat, and confident, spirited personality. It resembles a smaller version of the Doberman pinscher.
miniature poodle
nounLow to Medium (C2)
/ˈmɪn.ə.tʃə ˈpuː.dəl/A specific breed of poodle, sized between the standard and toy varieties, typically standing 28 to 35 cm (11 to 15 inches) at the shoulder.
miniature schnauzer
nounC1
/ˈmɪn.ɪ.tʃə ˈʃnaʊ.zə(r)/A small breed of terrier-type dog originating from Germany, characterized by a wiry coat, beard, and distinctive eyebrows.
miniaturize
verbverb-transitiveC1
/ˈmɪn.ə.tʃə.raɪz/to make something very small or on a much smaller scale, especially in technology and manufacturing.
minibar
nounB2
/ˈmɪn.i.bɑː(r)/A small refrigerator or cabinet in a hotel room containing drinks and snacks for which guests are charged.
minibike
nounC1
/ˈmɪnibʌɪk/A small, lightweight motorcycle with a low-powered engine, typically lacking a gearbox and designed for off-road or recreational use.
miniblind
nounC1
/ˈmɪniˌblaɪnd/A type of window blind made of thin, horizontal slats, typically aluminium or vinyl, that can be tilted open or closed by a cord.
minibus
nounB1
/ˈmɪnibʌs/A small bus, typically designed to carry 8–16 passengers, for local transport or short trips.
minicab
nounLow (regional/context-specific)
/ˈmɪn.i.kæb/A private hire taxi or car that must be booked in advance, not hailed on the street.
minicam
nounLow
/ˈmɪnɪkæm/A portable, lightweight video camera, often used by news crews or for informal filming.
minicar
nounC2
/ˈmɪn.iˌkɑː(r)/A very small, often minimalist car, designed primarily for urban transportation and fuel efficiency.
minicassette
nounLow
/ˌmɪnɪkəˈsɛt/A small audio cassette used for recording, significantly smaller than a standard cassette.

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