half-pint en · NOUN
Etymology
From half- + pint.
Meanings
- A unit of volume used for liquids equal to half of a pint.
- A unit of volume used for liquids equal to half of a pint. ▸ Half a pint of beer or other drink.
- (colloquial) A small or short person.
- (colloquial) A small child.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| half-pints | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
gd leth-phinnt (unit of volume) · la hēmīna (unit of volume)