vest-pocket

English - Turkish

Definition of vest-pocket in English Turkish dictionary

minyatür

cep

Related Terms

vest pocket camera

cep fotoğraf makinesi

English - English

Definition of vest-pocket in English English dictionary

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

Related Terms

vestpocket

alternative spelling of vest-pocket

Hyphenation

vest-pock·et

Synonyms

diminutive, dwarf, miniature, pocket-size

Etymology

(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.