vest-pocket

See also: vestpocket

English

Alternative forms

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

vest-pocket (not comparable)

Small enough to be 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) 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

单词	vest-pocket
释义	vest-pocket See also: vestpocket English Alternative forms 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 vest-pocket (not comparable) Small enough to be 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) 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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