petite

Definition

  • noun: a clothing size for short women
  • adjective: having a small and thin body
  • adjective: having a small trim figure
  • usually used to describe a woman or girl
  • synonyms: small, little

Examples

  • clothes in 'petite' sizes [=sizes that fit petite women]

  • She's 'petite' and has short black hair.

  • a member of 'the petite bourgeoisie'

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