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Meaning of vest-pocket | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. Small enough to be carried in a vest pocket or other small container.
    not-comparable
  2. Smaller than would ordinarily be expected.
    broadly, not-comparable

Examples

“She carried a vest-pocket copy of the New Testament in her purse at all times.”
“Levi's apartment was a vest-pocket Graceland; every inch of wall and shelf space was covered by Elvis memorabilia.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

vestal Vestalian Vestan vested Vestian vestiarian

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