English
Alternative spellings
vestpocket
Etymology
From vest + pocket, referring to the pockets of a suit vest, which are only sized to hold watches, handkerchiefs, wallets, and similarly small items.
Adjective
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- small|Small enough to be carry|carried in a vest pocket or other small container.
#: She carried a vest-pocket copy of the New Testament in her purse at all times.
- By extension, anything smaller than would ordinarily be expected.
#: Levi's apartment was a vest-pocket Graceland; every inch of wall and shelf space was covered by Elvis memorabilia.
Synonyms
diminutive
dwarf
miniature
pocket-size
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