micromini

micromini
/muy'kroh min"ee/, adj., n., pl. microminis. Informal.
adj.
1. microminiature.
n.
2. something of a microminiature size: Among rosebushes, the microminis are just 6 inches tall.
3. an extremely short miniskirt.
[1965-70; MICRO- + MINI(ATURE) or MINI]

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