ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Half-pint

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Half-pint is a noun meaning A unit of volume used for liquids equal to half of a pint.

Meaning

A unit of volume used for liquids equal to half of a pint.

More Meanings

  1. (colloquial) A small or short person.
  2. (colloquial) A small child.

Word Forms

Synonyms for half-pint

Depending on context, synonyms include runt, shrimp, peewee.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include runt, peewee, shrimp, pint, half, halfpenny.

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