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little woman

nounfeminineinformaluncommon/muʎɨɾˈzinɐ/mu·lher·zi·nha

Definitions

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1

A small or petite woman.

Usage examples

“My grandmother was a tiny little woman with a big heart.”
“That little woman managed to lift the box herself.”

Synonyms

2

Used disparagingly to refer to a woman considered trivial, frivolous, or of bad character.

Often pejorative and sexist.

Usage examples

“Don't pay attention to that insignificant woman's gossip.”
“She's a nasty, scheming little thing.”