shrimpish

/ˈʃrɪmpɪʃ/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling a shrimp or having a small, slender body

“The shrimpish creature scurried across the sand.”

2. noun

a person who is considered to be of small stature or delicate build

“He was teased for being a shrimpish person, but he didn’t let it affect him.”

Synonyms

  • dainty
  • shrimp-like
  • slender

Antonyms

  • robust
  • stocky