vest-pocket

Englisch - Türkisch

Definition von vest-pocket im Englisch Türkisch wörterbuch

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Relevante Übersetzungen

vest pocket camera

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Englisch - Englisch

Definition von vest-pocket im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

By extension, anything 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.

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.

a small pocket in a man's vest

Relevante Übersetzungen

vestpocket

alternative spelling of vest-pocket

Silbentrennung

vest-pock·et

Synonyme

diminutive, dwarf, miniature, pocket-size

Etymologie

(adjective.) 1848. From vest + pocket, referring to the pockets of a suit vest, which are only sized to hold watches, handkerchiefs, wallets, and similarly small items.