What does half-pint mean?
Half-pint means A unit of volume used for liquids equal to half of a pint..
Half-pint
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
A unit of volume used for liquids equal to half of a pint..
Definitions by Sense
- A unit of volume used for liquids equal to half of a pint.
- (colloquial) A small or short person.
- (colloquial) A small child.
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Synonyms for half-pint
Antonyms for half-pint
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Word Forms
- half-pints
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What is a synonym for half-pint?
Common synonyms include runt, shrimp, peewee.
What is the opposite of half-pint?
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How do you use half-pint in a sentence?
Use half-pint where its definition matches the intended context.
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